The Role of Oxidative Stress on the Pathogenesis of Graves' Disease
Graves' disease is a most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease, and autoimmune process induces an inflammatory reaction, and reactive oxygen species (ROSs) are among its products. When balance between oxidants and antioxidants is disturbed, in favour of the oxidants it i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Thyroid Research |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/302537 |