IgG4 glycosylation contributes to the pathogenesis of IgG4 Hashimoto’s thyroiditis via the complement pathway
Background: To explore whether IgG4 is involved in the pathogenesis of IgG4 HT. Methods: Serum TgAb IgG4 and TPOAb IgG4 were measured in IgG4 HT and non-IgG4 HT. C1q, mannose-binding lectin (MBL), Bb, C3d, C4d, and membrane attack complex (MAC) in thyroid tissues from IgG4 HT, non-IgG4 HT, and con...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2024-10-01
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Series: | European Thyroid Journal |
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Online Access: | https://etj.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/etj/13/5/ETJ-24-0156.xml |