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#1770 Cytokines as Predictive Factors of Response to Somatostatin Analogues in Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumour

Introduction: The somatostatin analogues are a major therapeutic advance in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) treatment and have multiple modulatory effects on the immune system.

Conference: 14th Annual ENETSConcerence (2017)

Presenting Author: Sciammarella C

Authors: Sciammarella C, Grimaldi A, Circelli L, Modica R, Pizza G,

Keywords: cytokines, neuroendocrine, cell,

#356 Activin A in Carcinoid Heart Disease: A Possible Role in Diagnosis and Pathogenesis

Introduction: Carcinoid heart disease (CHD), a complication of NETs, is characterized by right heart fibrotic lesions. In addition to serotonin, cytokines and growth factors with fibrogenic properties may play a role.

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Authors: Bergestuen D, Edvardsen T, Aakhus S, Ueland T, Øie E,

Keywords: Carcinoid heart disease, fibrosis, NETs, activin A,