Abstract
The inhibitory effect of interleukin (IL)-1 on thyroid cell functions, including cAMP and thyroglobulin production, is well documented. Recently, IL-1 was shown to enhance the production of IL-6 from thyrocytes, and IL-1 receptors were demonstrated on normal thyroid cells. The origin of IL-1 could be from infiltrating monocytes/-macrophages, endothelial cells as well as from the thyrocytes themselves. Thus, IL-1 activated thyrocyte may participate directly in the immunological process by reacting to and producing immunoinflammatory cytokines.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Autoimmunity |
Vol/bind | 16 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 141-8 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0891-6934 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1993 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |