The relationship between transforming growth factor-beta1, vascular endothelial growth factor, nitric oxide and hashimoto's thyr

CONCLUSION: This study indicates that TGF-beta1, VEGF and NO probably have a role in the pathogenesis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and development of autoimmunity. Clearly, further studies are necessary to establish the exact mechanism of TGF-beta1, VEGF and NO interaction in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
PMID: 19028605 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Immunopharmacology) MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed.