Endocrine Abstracts

There is evidence that vitamin D has a variety of effects on immune system function, which may enhance innate immunity and inhibit the development of autoimmunity. It suppresses T-cell proliferation, and inhibits secretion of pro-inflammatory Th1- and Th2-related Cytokines. In Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO), a diffuse infiltration of lymphocytes is seen in the orbital adipose tissues and extracellular muscles. Th1 and 2 appear to play a role GO.Aim: To...