Proliferation of peripheral lymphoid cells from euthyroid and hyperthyroid individuals cultured with human thyroglobulin

Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1979 Feb;90(2):227-32. doi: 10.1530/acta.0.0900227.

Abstract

Peripheral lymphoid cells from euthyroid and hyperthyroid subjects were tested for proliferative responses to human thyroglobulin in vitro using [3H] thymidine incorporation as assay. Non-fractionated lymphoid cells from both groups displayed weak stimulation. Using a rosette technique for separating sub-populations of lymphoid cells it was concluded that T-cells constituted the responding cells. The results indicate that both hyperthyroid and euthyroid subjects possess clones of T-cells which are reactive against human thyroglobulin.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • B-Lymphocytes / drug effects
  • Cell Division / drug effects*
  • Cells, Cultured
  • DNA / biosynthesis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / blood*
  • Hyperthyroidism / immunology
  • Lymphocyte Activation / drug effects
  • Lymphocytes / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • T-Lymphocytes / drug effects
  • Thyroglobulin / pharmacology*

Substances

  • DNA
  • Thyroglobulin