Increased levels of serum interleukin-17 in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Background: CD4+ T-cells play important roles in the pathogenesis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). However, there is limited data about characteristics and function of the newly interleukin (IL)-17–producing T-helper cells in this common autoimmune thyroid disorder. Aim: The purpose of this stu...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Esfahanian, Roghayeh Ghelich, Hoda Rashidian, Zohreh Jadali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2017;volume=21;issue=4;spage=551;epage=554;aulast=Esfahanian