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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, also called Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It was named for the Japanese surgeon who discovered it in 1912 The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland in the front of the neck. The thyroid makes hormones called T3 and T4. These hormones regulate metabolism. The thyroid is controlled by hormones of the pituitary gland, which is also called the “master gland.” It is a pea-sized gland located in the base of the brain which, among others, makes thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH. TSH stimulates the thyroid to make thyroid hormone. With Hashimoto’s disease, the thyroid cells are damaged resulting in the inability to make enough thyroid

of Thyroxine to T3 in the tissues). After 2 months of treatment, her TSH levels increased by 371.15% and her Thyroxine levels

At the DN3 stage – also in the subcapsular cortex, the thymocytes begin their development as αβ or γδ T-cells is made. This decision is made by the successful completion of the rearrangement of the β TCR gene. If a cell chooses to become a γδ T-cell, it finishes development here and enters the periphery. Once this lineage choice has been made, the expression of CD25 is halted and the pre-TCR is expressed on the cell surface.

The functional loss of AChRs reduces the probability of successful neuromuscular transmission following adequate release of acetylcholine by the motor nerve terminal (Gardener,1968).The relationship between myasthenia gravis and thymoma was noted more than 200 years ago,thymic abnormalities are found in nearly 75% of patients with myasthenia gravis.Of these ,germinal hyperplasia is noted in 85% and thymic tumours in 15%.Antistriated muscle antibodies are present in 90% of patients with myasthenia gravis and athymoma (B Thanvi and lo ,2004).

The organs that make up the lymphatic and immune system are the tonsils, spleen, thymus gland, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels. White blood cells (leukocytes), red blood cells (erythrocytes), plasma, and platelets (thrombocytes) make up the blood. Lymphocytes are leukocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight off diseases. Two types of lymphocytes are B cells and T cells. Lymphocytes recognize antigens, or foreign substances/matter, in the body. Lymphocytes are a classification of agranulocytes, or cells (-cytes) without (a-) granules (granul/o) in the cytoplasm. B cells are created from stem cells, which are located in the bone marrow. B cells respond to antigens by becoming plasma cells. These plasma cells then create antibodies. Memory B cells produce a stronger response with the next exposure to the antigen. B cells fight off infection and bacteria while T cells defend against viruses and cancer cells. A hormone created by the thymus gland called thymosin changes lymphocytes into T cells. The thymus gland is active when you are a child and slowly shrinks, as you get older. T cells bind to the antigens on the cells and directly attack them. T cells secrete lymphokines that increase T cell production and directly kill cells with antigens. There are three types of T cells: cytotoxic T cells, helper T cells, and memory T cells.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease which is related to a progressive inability to exert maintained or repeated contraction of striated muscles. B lymphocytes produce autoantibodies which act against the post-synaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (AChR). The unusual activity of these B lymphocytes can be explained by the fact that they are not properly controlled by T lymphocytes due to a disorder present in the thymus gland (Xiu, Horton-Szar and Lucas, 2012). The T lymphocytes involved in damaging the acetylcholine receptors are the main cause of the pathogenis present with MG because they modify the synthesis of the high-affinity antibodies. This therefore triggers the loss of Ach receptors which results in damage of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ). Neuromuscular transmission is affected

People with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of developing autoimmune disorders that affect the thyroid gland. A condition called autoimmune thyroiditis, or Hashimoto's disease, is common among Turner syndrome patients. The disorder occurs when the immune system attacks the patient's thyroid gland, causing the thyroid to swell. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces hormones called triodothyronin (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones control growth and the rate at which the body uses energy (metabolism). The inflammation caused by Hashimoto's disease often leads to an underactive thyroid gland, called hypothyroidism. Therefore, patients with the condition may experience slowed development and fatigue. Patients typically receive

The purpose of this abstract is to examine Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s disease, and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, which is an autoimmune disease. By researching this condition through medical journals, related associations, and relevant reports, I was able to gather information on the effects to health associated with this disease. The causes of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are not clearly understood, however certain people are more likely than others to have this condition. Also, those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are more likely to have other autoimmune diseases. Normally, the condition develops slowly, and its signs and symptoms are indistinct, and can be similar to other conditions. To diagnose Hashimoto’s disease,

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the function of the thyroid gland and how it affects the metabolic system. The anatomy

The thyroid gland is a part of the endocrine system. This gland is responsible for the production and regulation of thyroid hormones (TH), which plays vital roles in most if not all the bodily mechanisms. This essay would firstly describe and explain the normal physiology of the thyroid gland and its hormones. Then, it would move on to explain the pathophysiology of a thyroid diseased condition called hypothyroidism. Finally, it will then portray the treatment using levothyroxine (levo isomer of thyroxine) and the response the drug has in the body.

Although there is a number of therapeutic vaccines which successfully aids in inducing immune responses particular to HCV, there is no complete vaccine that prevents HCV infection or lowers the viral concentration. Hence, the research for HCV infection focuses on developing various vaccines for HCV. The ideal HCV vaccine should extract and contain several features such as a high titer and long lasting, and widespread anti-envelope antibodies that can acknowledge and neutralize epitopes. Additionally, it should be effective in generating robust, multispecific cellular immune response, which contains both helper and cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Lastly, the vaccine should be aimed at the core, NS3 and NS4 from T-cell epitopes and direct a predominantly

The negative selection process starts with T-cells generation, where the receptor sites attached to the lymphocytes are created through a pseudo-random genetic rearrangement process. Within the thymus, they undergo a strict censoring process, where T-cells that react against self-proteins are destroyed. The cells that do not bind to self-proteins are allowed to leave the thymus. These matured T-cells are then allowed to circulate in the body and perform immunological functions to protect the body from harmful foreign pathogens. This process of self-nonself discrimination censoring of the T-cells is known as negative selection, which is illustrated in

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is located in the front of your neck. This glands purpose is to act as the control center for your body and secrete hormones that help sustain the organs. Two conditions that can affect the thyroid to become overactive or underactive are called hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. The main difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism is the thyroid’s hormone production. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder where your thyroid gland creates too much of the hormone thyroxine and this is known as throtoxicosis. Thyroxine is the primary hormone secreted into the bloodstream and is vital in heart and digestive functions, regulating metabolic rate, and maintaining bone, just to name a few. Hyperthyroidism

The primary lymphoid organs make lymphocytes from young progenitor cells. The thymus and the bone marrow are the primary lymphoid organs involved in the production selection of lymphocyte tissues. Bone marrow is responsible for both the creation of T cells and the production and maturation of B cells. From the bone marrow, B cells immediately join the circulatory system and travel to secondary lymphoid organs in search of pathogens. T cells, on the other hand, travel from

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland with two lobes, one on each side of the trachea, below the level of the larynx. These lobes are connected by a narrow piece of tissue called the isthmus (Johnstone, Farley, Hendry, & McLafferty, 2014). The thyroid consists of follicles, which contain follicular cells that synthesize and secrete the thyroid hormones. These hormones are tetra-iodothyronine or thyroxine (T4), tri-iodothyronine (T3) and calcitonin. The main function of the thyroid gland is to control the body’s metabolic rate; however in children it also controls growth and development (Warren, 2014). The thyroid gland is controlled by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which is secreted by the pituitary gland (Warren, 2014). These hormones are produced by an endocrine feedback loop that allows the body to control their release according to need (Hall, 2010). The hypothalamus, which synthesizes and secretes Thyrotrophin-releasing hormone (TRH), initiates this loop (Hall, 2010). These hormones can be measured in the blood and are important in diagnosing and managing thyroid disease.