Hypothyroidism-related zinc deficiency leads to suppression of T lymphocyte activity.

María Alejandra PaulazoAlicia Juana KlechaHelena Andrea SterleEduardo ValliHoracio TortiFlorencia CayrolMaría Laura Barreiro ArcosGraciela Alicia Cremaschi

Published in: Endocrine (2019)

Our results show an important role of zinc deficiency in hypothyroid-mediated T-cell suppression and suggest the importance of evaluating zinc levels and restoring them when necessary to maintain an efficient immune response in hypothyroid patients.

Keyphrases

immune response
end stage renal disease
oxide nanoparticles
ejection fraction
replacement therapy
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peripheral blood
dendritic cells
patient reported outcomes