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Ioannis Legakis¹, George P Chrousos², Stylianos Chatzipanagiotou³

¹Endocrinology and Metabolism, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Hormone and Metabolic Research = Hormon- Und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones Et Metabolisme

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The human gut microbiome influences immune health and may trigger autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's and Grave's disease. Further research is needed to understand the exact mechanisms involved.

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Immunology
Microbiology
Endocrinology

Background:

The human microbiome is crucial for immune system development and function, particularly in the gut.
Disturbances in the gut microbiota (dysbiosis) are linked to various diseases, including immune system changes.
Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs), such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Grave's disease, affect over 5% of the global population.

Approach:

This review synthesizes current research on the gut microflora's role in AITD pathogenesis.
It examines the potential involvement of gut microbiota in benign nodules and papillary thyroid cancer.
The review highlights the need for further investigation into the precise mechanisms of microbiota involvement.

Key Points:

The gut microbiome significantly impacts immune homeostasis.
Dysbiosis is associated with altered immune status and potentially AITDs.
Gut microbiota may play a role in the development of thyroid autoimmunity and cancer.

Conclusions:

While evidence suggests a link between gut microbiota and AITDs, the exact etiology remains unclear.
Further research is essential to elucidate the mechanisms by which gut microflora influences thyroid health.
Understanding this relationship could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for AITDs.