Does microscopic N2 disease exhibit a better prognosis in resected non-small-cell lung cancer?
Microscopic N2 seems to be associated with better prognosis in patients with pIIIA-N2 NSCLC and these could benefit from a simple follow-up. Prospective cohort studies are necessary to confirm these preliminary results.
Our data suggest that common variation in the IGF1 gene may affect maximal force production, which can be explained by the role of IGF-1 in the anabolic pathways of muscle and neurotrophy. Variations in the IGF1 and IGFBP3 gene may result in higher body fat and be related to alterations of IGF-1-mediated tissue growth.