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In particular, estrogens would play a pro-tumorigenic role by directly activating estrogen receptor pathways and indirectly influencing tumorigenesis through mechanisms such as oxidative stress modulation, stimulation of thyroid stem cell proliferation, and alterations in the tumor microenvironment. Instead, androgens and androgen receptor (AR) signaling would exhibit dual roles in TC. AR downregulation in thyroid tissues is associated with increased tumor progression, whereas AR overexpression has demonstrated protective effects. These include inhibition of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, suppression of cell proliferation, downregulation of PD-L1 expression, and suppression of oncogenic microRNAs such as miR-146b. Conversely, androgens can promote tumor aggressiveness and metastasis in certain contexts, such as through VEGFC\/VEGFR-3 signaling when a specific androgen-regulated gene is overexpressed. 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