The most common cause of acquired thyroid dysfunction is autoimmune thyroid disease,
which is an organ-specific autoimmune disease with two presentation phenotypes …

Exosomes, which are nano-sized transport bio-vehicles, play a pivotal role in maintaining
homeostasis by exchanging genetic or metabolic information between different cells …

Backgrounds Thyroid dysfunction was reported to be associated with depression; however,
its role in suicide risk in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) remains unclear. The …

Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is the key enzyme involved in thyroid hormone synthesis.
Autoantibodies to TPO (TPOAbs) are a hallmark of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) are endocrine disorders
that commonly occur among young women. A higher prevalence of HT in women with …

The association between vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms (rs731236, rs1544410,
rs2228570, and rs7975232) and the risk of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) had been …

Background: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most common form of autoimmune thyroid
disorders characterized by lower production of thyroid hormones and positivity to …

Background. The interrelation between thyroid autoimmunity and cardiovascular risks is
complex and has not been confirmed. This study aimed at evaluating whether there exists a …

Background: Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) is highly prevalent. Although AITD is less
common in males, it is unclear whether estradiol (E2) combined with total testosterone (T) …

Aims. Phthalates, which are recognized environmental endocrine‐disrupting chemicals, are
associated with thyroid hormone disruption. We aimed to evaluate the relationship of …