Assessing the role of serum Pentraxin-3 (PTX3) levels in hypothyroidism patients as risk marker of insulin resistance

Autor: Jafar Israa, Ali Hanaa Addai, Ali Rawaa Adday, Al-Rufaie Mohauman Mohammed
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Vol 36, Iss 3, Pp 174-179 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2300-6676
DOI: 10.2478/cipms-2023-0030
Popis: Introduction. Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The diagnosis and monitoring of this condition often rely on thyroid hormone levels, which can be limited in their accuracy. Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is a protein family that is involved in the innate immune response and is distinguished by its distinct pentameric structure.
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