Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Anti-C1q antibodies have been implicated in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus. We have previously shown that anti-C1q antibodies are also linked to autoimmune thyroid disorders (AITD). The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of anti-C1q antibodies in pregnant women with AITD.Methods: Serum anti-C1q antibodies were measured during the 9–11th gestational weeks in 103 pregnant women screened positive for AITD, an...

Background: Early miscarriages are of multifactorial origin. Subclinical thyroid dysfunction belongs to the common causes. Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy is caused mainly by thyroid autoimmunity and/or iodine deficiency. The Czech Republic belongs to countries with sufficient iodine intake. The aim of the study was to determine iodine status in women after early miscarriages (n=183) and to compare it with randomly chosen age-comparable euthyroid women without previo...

Background: Etiology of infertility and miscarriages is multifactorial. Negative impact of overt thyroid dysfunction on fertility, pregnancy and development of offspring is known. Moreover, even presence of euthyroid autoimmune thyroid diseases may increase risk of miscarriages. The prevalence of positive antibodies to thyroid peroxidase (TPOAb) ranges 9–39% in women with recurrent miscarriages and 0–37% in controls. The aim of the study was to compare serum concentr...

Introduction: Complement mannan-binding lectin (MBL) deficiency is associated with increased susceptibility to infections and autoimmune diseases. Previous studies suggested that the production of MBL is stimulated by thyroid hormones. The aim of our study was to investigate this association in patients with autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD).Methods: Serum levels of MBL and parameters of the thyroid function were determined in 62 patients with Hashimoto...