Background: Increasing evidence suggests that thyroid hormones, L-thyroxine (T4) and 3,
3′, 5-triiodo-L-thyronine (T3), are modulators of the immune response. In monocytes …

An extensive literature suggesting that PRL, GH, IGF-I, and thyroid hormones play an
important role in immunity has evolved. Because the use of one or more of these hormones …

A thrilling scientific detective story, The Balance Within tells how researchers finally
uncovered the elusive mind-body connection and what it means for our health. Since …

Accumulating evidence suggests a close bidirectional communication and regulation
between the neuroendocrine and immune systems. Thyroid hormones (THs) can exert …

It has been known for decades that the neuroendocrine system can both directly and
indirectly influence the developmental and functional activity of the immune system. In …

An extensive, and controversial, literature concluding that prolactin (PRL), growth hormone
(GH), insulin‐like growth factor‐I (IGF‐I), and thyroid hormones are critical immunoregulatory …

Background: Thyroid autoimmunity has been associated with pregnancy loss. Suggested
mechanisms include thyroid function aberrations or an underlying breach of …

Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) are the most common organ-specific autoimmune
disorders affecting approximately 5% of the overall population. An aberrant interaction …

Thyroid hormones play critical roles in differentiation, growth and metabolism, but their
participation in immune system regulation has not been completely elucidated. Modulation …

There is increasing evidence that stress affects various immune processes. Some of these
changes are due to hormonal changes involving corticosterone (CORT), triiodothyronine …