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ea0029p1606 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ICEECE2012

Antigen mimicry between aeroallergens and thyroid antigens can modify the levels of thyroid hormones and antibodies in thyroid autoimmunity

Molnar I. , Kelemen E. , Somogyine-Vari E.

The allergic sensitization represents an environmental factor for thyroid autoimmunity and highlights a common pathway between autoimmunity and allergy. Elevated IgE levels are connected to hyperthyroid GravesÂ’ disease. The allergic sensitization in thyroid autoimmunity seems mainly to be an associated immune reaction.Allergic sensitization to 20 aeroallergens and the levels of thyroid hormones and antibodies were studied in 121 patients with Graves...