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Association Between Serum Nitric Oxide Level and Changes in Thyroid Function Test in a Population-based Study: Tehran
Behnaz Ghazisaeidi1, Farzaneh Sarvghadi2, Asghar Ghasemi3
1Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
|September 27, 2021
Summary
Serum nitric oxide metabolites (NOx) were not associated with changes in thyroid function markers or the incidence of hypothyroidism in a large cohort study. This finding suggests NOx may not be a reliable indicator for thyroid dysfunction progression.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Thyroidology
- Metabolomics
Background:
- Nitric oxide (NO) is implicated in thyroid function, potentially inhibiting iodide uptake and affecting thyroid vascularity.
- Understanding the role of NO metabolites (NOx) in thyroid health is crucial for elucidating regulatory mechanisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between serum NOx levels and changes in thyroid function tests (TSH, FT4) and anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb).
- To evaluate the correlation between serum NOx and the incidence of clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism over three years.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 1,137 participants in the Tehran Thyroid Study (TTS).
- Serum NOx levels from phase 3 were correlated with changes in TSH, FT4, and TPOAb between phases 3 and 4.
- Multivariable regression analysis was used to adjust for potential confounders.
Main Results:
- No significant association was found between serum NOx and changes in TSH, FT4, or TPOAb after multivariable adjustment.
- Serum NOx levels did not correlate with the incidence of clinical or subclinical hypothyroidism in the study cohort.
Conclusions:
- Serum NOx levels do not appear to be associated with thyroid function parameters or the development of hypothyroidism.
- Further research may be needed to explore other potential roles or markers related to nitric oxide in thyroid health.
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