ea0041ep1004 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2016
Sheriba Nermin
, Abushady Manal Mohamed
, Abdelsalam Mona Mohamed
, Eliwa Tamer Fahmy
, Almasri Mohamed Samir
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 GravesÂ’ 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...