Does cystatin C have an immunomodulatory role in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?

• Published in: Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 58 - 63
• Main Authors: Söbü, Elif, Yildiz, Zeynep
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany De Gruyter 27.01.2023; Walter de Gruyter GmbH
• Subjects: Adolescent; Autoantibodies; Child; Child, Preschool; cystatin C; Cystatin C - therapeutic use; Hashimoto Disease; Hashimoto thyroiditis; Humans; Hypothyroidism; Immunomodulators; inflammation; thyroglobulin antibody; thyroid antibodies; Thyroid gland; thyroid peroxidase antibody; Thyroiditis, Autoimmune; Thyrotropin; cystatin C; thyroglobulin antibody; thyroid antibodies; inflammation; Hashimoto thyroiditis; thyroid peroxidase antibody

Studies which report cystatin C's (Cys-C) role in immunological disorders are increasing. However, data in the pediatric age group is limited. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association between serum Cys-C levels and thyroid autoantibodies in children and adolescents diagnosed with eut...