Serum antibodies against the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) in Graves ’ disease and Graves’ orbitopathy

ConclusionsSerum autoantibodies against the IFG-1R are present in one-fourth of GD patients, regardless of the presence of GO. Further functional studies are needed to investigate the significance of their inverse correlation with GO activity.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research