Induction of an Autoimmune Thyroid Disease with Nickel Chloride in Brown Norway Rats

Objective: Hazards caused by nickel exposure, due to its direct and autoimmune reaction, are a growing problem. The aim of this study is to explore whether nickel will induce autoimmune thyroid disease in immunosensitive rats. Materials and Methods: In this study, twelve Brown Norway rats were sele...

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Main Author: Sultan Al-Mogairen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkiye Klinikleri 2009-12-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.turkjem.org/eng/yazilar.asp?yaziid=616&sayiid=60