Analysis of sFas IL-6 levels in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy: Pre- or poststeroid pulse treatment

Kimihito Maeda, Yuichiro Ohara, Masato Hashimoto, Hiroshi OhguroDepartment of Ophthalmology, Sapporo Medical University, School of Medicine, Sapporo, JapanPurpose: To investigate whether serum levels of soluble Fas (sFas) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) could function as an index of the efficacy of steroid...

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Main Authors: Kimihito Maeda, Yuichiro Ohara, Masato Hashimoto, Hiroshi Ohguro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-10-01
Series:Clinical Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/analysis-of-sfas-il-6-levels-in-thyroid-associated-ophthalmopathy-pre--a2368