Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) are potent immunomodulators and proinflammatory cytokines displaying varied functions. Apart from monocytes/macrophages, they are also produced by the cells in female reproductive tract. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the commonest endocrine disorder amongst women of reproductive age group. Several polymorphisms in the promoter region of the gene TNF-α, IL-6 and Leptin receptors ...

Introduction: Graves’ disease (GD) is one of the commonest organ specific autoimmune thyroid disease. Surgical thyroidectomy is one of the definitive treatment modalities. Autoimmunity has been implicated as one of the main cause of GD. In this context, we set out study the role of Pro- inflammatory cytokines in GD.Material and methods: This prospective case-control study was conducted on surgically managed GD patients. Institutional ethical committ...

Introduction: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is one of the commonest organ specific autoimmune thyroid disease. Though it is mostly treated medically, certain goitrous forms require surgical thyroidectomy for various indications. Autoimmunity has been implicated as one of the main cause of HT. In this context, we set out study the role of Pro- inflammatory cytokines in HT.Material and methods: This prospective case-control study was conducted on surgi...