Methimazole-Induced Hypothyroidism Enhances HSV-1 Infectivity without Altering Circulating Leukocytes in the Rat

Backgrounds & objectives: In addition to their genomic actions, thyroid hormones (THs) can modulate the immune responses through cell surface receptors. One of these is the antiviral effect of THs. Methimazole, as an anti-thyroid compound, is widely used to treat hyperthyroid patients. It also r...

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Main Authors: Hadi Feizi, Afagh Moattari, Zahra Amirghofran, Masoumeh Varedi
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Ardabil University of Medical Sciences 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Rat
Online Access:http://jarums.arums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-27-625&slc_lang=en&sid=1