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