The Claim
Altered expression of connexin 43 in autoimmune thyroid disease is associated with variations in thyroid function and hormone secretion.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In autoimmune thyroid disease, changes in the levels of a protein called connexin 43 are linked to differences in how well the thyroid gland produces and releases hormones.
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Changes in connexin 43 expression in autoimmune thyroid disease are associated with variations in thyroid function and hormone secretion, implying that altered cell communication may be a biological feature linked to the hyper- or hypothyroid state.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Differential expression of connexin 43 in human autoimmune thyroid disease.
Scientists found that in people with an overactive thyroid, a protein that helps thyroid cells talk to each other is more common, and in people with an underactive thyroid, it’s less common. This suggests that how well thyroid cells communicate might be tied to whether the thyroid is making too much or too little hormone.
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