Natural Killer Cells and Thyroid Diseases
10.3803/EnM.2019.34.2.132
- Author:
Eun Kyung LEE
1
;
John B SUNWOO
Author Information
1. Center for Thyroid Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Killer cells, natural;
Thyroiditis;
Thyroid cancer, papillary;
Anaplastic;
Immunotherapy;
Programmed cell death 1
- MeSH:
Aging;
Endocrine System;
Immune System;
Immunotherapy;
Killer Cells, Natural;
Lymphocytes;
Thyroid Diseases;
Thyroid Gland;
Thyroiditis
- From:Endocrinology and Metabolism
2019;34(2):132-137
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Abnormal production of thyroid hormone is one of the common endocrine disorders, and thyroid hormone production declines with age. The aging process also negatively affects the immune system. An interaction between endocrine system and the immune system has been proposed to be bidirectional. Emerging evidence suggests an interaction between a lymphocyte population, called natural killer (NK) cells and thyroid gland function. Here, we review the relationship between NK cells and thyroid function and disease.
