ea0063gp72 | Thyroid Autoimmune Disorders | ECE2019
Jiang Xuechao
, Wang Yonghui
, Yang Qian
, He Leqi
, Li Xiaoying
, Wang Wei
, Liu Jun
, Zha Bingbing
Background: GravesÂ’ disease (GD) is a common autoimmune disorder characterized by the production of autoantibodies targeting the thyroid, leading to hypothyroidism. It is widely accepted that B lymphocytes play a significant role in GD as they are the source of autoantibodies (TRAb) against the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR). Previously, we reported that B cells infiltrate the thyroid tissue of GD patients, and in this study we observed that the percentage of...