The Evolving Role of Selenium in the Treatment of Graves' Disease and Ophthalmopathy
Graves' disease (GD) and ophthalmopathy (GO) are organ-specific autoimmune-inflammatory disorders characterized by a complex pathogenesis. The inflammatory process is dominated by an imbalance of the antioxidant-oxidant mechanism, increased production of radical oxygen species (ROS), and cytoki...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Thyroid Research |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/736161 |