Irisin levels increase after treatment in patients with newly diagnosed Hashimoto thyroiditis

ConclusionsTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first study providing insight that low serum irisin levels significantly increased following treatment to euthyroid state in overt hypothyroid patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis. Larger scale studies are needed to confirm these results and to ensure irisin as a possible biomarker of Hashimoto ’s thyroiditis.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research