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Effect of thyroidectomy and thyroxine on 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin-induced immunotoxicity

Journal Article · · Life Sci.; (United States)
Radiothyroidectomy protected against 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD)-induced immunotoxicity in rats as assessed by the spleen anti-SRBC plaque-forming cell assay. Thyroxin (T/sub 4/) replacement therapy partially reversed the effects of thyroidectomy on T/sub 4/ and triiodothyronine (T/sub 3/) serum levels, body weight and immune function as well as restored TCDD-induced immunotoxicity. Thus, hypothyroidism induced by TCDD exposure can be viewed as a protective response of the organism to reduce the insult caused by TCDD.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
OSTI ID:
5475335
Journal Information:
Life Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Life Sci.; (United States) Vol. 36:7; ISSN LIFSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English