Functional state of the thyroid gland following exposure to ultrasound

Changes are described in the content of butanol-extracted iodine in the blood serum and total iodine in thyroid tissue of white rat males under ultrasonic effect of various intensity (0.2, 0.6, 1.0 Watt/cm2) and analysed at different time intervals after ultrasound application. A decrease in total iodine content in thyroid glands (at initial level 0.315 mg%) and an increase of butanol-extracted iodine content in the blood serum were observed in all the experimental groups. The data obtained compared with the earlier found increase of the thyroid hormone content in the serum and thyreotropic hormone at a decreased content of thyroxins in the thyroid gland seem to point to the activation of the thyroid function after the application of ultrasound.     

Functional state of the thyroid gland during systemic graft vs host reaction

Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) serum content was measured in mice during systemic "graft-versus-host" reaction (GVHR), using radioimmunoassay. It was demonstrated that on the 3rd day after GVHR induction the levels of these hormones did not differ from the control values. T3 and T4 concentrations and 125I absorption by thyroid gland diminished by day 10. At the same time TSH level remained unchanged. On day 24 after GVHR induction T3 and T4 content was significantly reduced, although TSH concentration exceeded the control value. 125I absorption was enhanced as compared to the value observed on day 10. The data obtained show the vigorous inhibition of thyroid gland function during systemic GVHR.     

Functional state of the thyroid gland in the postnatal period in mink of different genotypes]

The thyroid gland functional state was studied by means of 131J-triiodothyronine in minks of two genotypes. The thyroid activity in the standard (dark brown) minks increased from the 3--4th month of postnatal ontogenesis (July--August) and decreased gradually by the 6th month (november). Similar changes in the thyroid activity were found in the Hedlung (white) minks as well. Their thyroid activity was, however, markedly higher on the 3rd month than in the standard minks.     

ABCG2蛋白在甲状腺乳头状癌中的表达及临床意义

目的 探讨ABCG2蛋白在甲状腺乳头状癌组织中的表达及其临床意义.方法 收集武汉大学人民医院2000-2006年手术切除及活检的甲状腺乳头状癌标本40例和甲状腺腺瘤标本20例.采用免疫组织化学方法检测甲状腺乳头状癌和甲状腺腺瘤组组织内ABCG2蛋白的表达.利用HPIAS-2000图像分析系统测定ABCG2蛋白在甲状腺乳头状癌及甲状腺腺瘤中表达的平均光密度和平均阳性面积率.结果 甲状腺乳头状癌组织中ABCG2蛋白呈高表达;甲状腺腺瘤中ABCG2蛋白呈低表达;图像分析结果显示两组间差异有显著性意义(P＜0.05).结论 ABCG2在甲状腺乳头状癌组织中的高表达可能参与了甲状腺乳头状癌的发生、发展,而且其在癌组织中的高表达可能参与了甲状腺乳头状癌化疗过程中多药耐药形成.     

Stress and the thyroid gland

The review highlights the effects of acute and chronic stress on thyroid gland metabolism. Special attention is paid to the influence of stress and the direct effects of glucocorticoids on the thyroid status, the activities of thyrocytes, iodine uptake, its oxidation and organification as well as peripheral metabolism of thyroid hormones (deposition and transport of thyroid hormones, deiodinase activities in different tissues). The role of stress in the development of thyroid pathology is analyzed and characteristic features of thyroid function alterations during impaired functioning of the pituitary-adrenal system are established. Taking into consideration serious consequences of thyroid deficiency for the body, even in subclinical thyroid insufficiency, the mechanisms of the stress-induced impairments in thyroid functions are of interest for further studies.     

Amylase in the thyroid gland

Summary Amylase activity detected in thyroid extracts was significantly higher than that of normal sera. A starch film technique revealed the existence of amylase activity in the follicular lumen and on the follicular epithelia. By electrophoretic analysis of thyroid extracts, 4 bands of amylase activity were observed, one being of the same mobility as parotid and the other 3 more anodic. Amylase extracted from the thyroid appeared in the same position as pancreatic or parotid amylase on Sephadex G75 gel filtration. The possibility is discussed that the thyroid may synthesize amylase of salivary type, which is secreted from the follicular epithelia into the follicular lumen, where it may be transformed into anionic forms.     

Amylase in the thyroid gland

Amylase activity detected in thyroid extracts was significantly higher than that of normal sera. A starch film technique revealed the existence of amylase activity in the follicular lumen and on the follicular epithelia. By electrophoretic analysis of thyroid extracts, 4 bands of amylase activity were observed, one being of the same mobility as parotid and the other 3 more anodic. Amylase extracted from the thyroid appeared in the same position as pancreatic or parotid amylase on Sephadex G75 gel filtration. The possibility is discussed that the thyroid may synthesize amylase of salivary type, which is secreted from the follicular epithelia into the follicular lumen, where it may be transformed into anionic forms.