Table 4.
Novel Genetic and Epigenetic Markers of Adrenocortical Neoplasms in Normal and Neutered Male Mice and Ferrets.
| Gene/Protein | Normal Expression and Function | Expression in Adrenal Neoplasms |
|---|---|---|
| Serine peptidase inhibitor-like, with Kunitz and WAP domains 1 (Spinlw1) | Sertoli cells and epididymal cells | Upregulation of gene expression |
| Insulin-like 3 (Insl3) | Interstitial cells | Overexpression of protein |
| Forkhead box L2 (Foxs1) | Sertoli cells, periendothelial cells of testis, neural crest derivatives, and subcapsular adrenocortical cells | Promoter hypomethylation and gene overexpression |