Objective Studies on the relationship between iodine,vitamin A(VA),and vitamin D(VD)and thyroid function are limited.This study aimed to analyze iodine and thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)status and their possible rel...Objective Studies on the relationship between iodine,vitamin A(VA),and vitamin D(VD)and thyroid function are limited.This study aimed to analyze iodine and thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)status and their possible relationships with VA,VD,and other factors in postpartum women.Methods A total of 1,311 mothers(896 lactating and 415 non-lactating)from Hebei,Zhejiang,and Guangxi provinces were included in this study.The urinary iodine concentration(UIC),TSH,VA,and VD were measured.Results The median UIC of total and lactating participants were 142.00µg/L and 139.95µg/L,respectively.The median TSH,VA,and VD levels in all the participants were 1.89 mIU/L,0.44μg/mL,and 24.04 ng/mL,respectively.No differences in the UIC were found between lactating and non-lactating mothers.UIC and TSH levels were significantly different among the three provinces.The rural UIC was higher than the urban UIC.Obese mothers had a higher UIC and a higher prevalence of excessive TSH.Higher UICs and TSHs levels were observed in both the VD deficiency and insufficiency groups than in the VD-sufficient group.After adjustment,no linear correlation was observed between UIC and VA/VD.No interaction was found between vitamins A/D and UIC on TSH levels.Conclusion The mothers in the present study had no iodine deficiency.Region,area type,BMI,and VD may be related to the iodine status or TSH levels.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the effect of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)suppression therapy on sex hormone levels in patients undergoing postoperative treatment for thyroid cancer.Methods:A total of 40 patients undergoing ...Objective:To analyze the effect of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)suppression therapy on sex hormone levels in patients undergoing postoperative treatment for thyroid cancer.Methods:A total of 40 patients undergoing postoperative thyroid cancer treatment were selected for data analysis.TSH suppression therapy was implemented during the postoperative period.Patients were grouped according to the TSH level:TSH<0.1,0.1≤TSH<0.5,and TSH≥0.5.Results:Among male patients,there were no significant differences in sex hormone levels at different dosing times and TSH levels(P>0.05).For female patients,testosterone levels at different dosing times showed no significant differences under the same circumstances(P>0.05).The comparison of testosterone levels at different TSH levels over 5 years of TSH suppression therapy did not yield significant differences(P>0.05).However,the comparison of testosterone levels within 5 years of TSH suppression therapy yielded significant differences(P<0.05),with the lowest levels observed at 0.1≤TSH<0.5.Conclusion:The use of TSH suppression therapy in postoperative thyroid cancer treatment minimally affects sex hormone levels in male patients.However,it has a significant impact on female patients.Therefore,preoperative sex hormone testing is recommended,and postoperative monitoring should include regular sex hormone testing.展开更多
BACKGROUND Thyroid cancer(TC)is a common malignant tumor in the endocrine system.In recent years,the incidence and recurrence rates of TC have been raising due to increasing work pressure and irregular lifestyles.Thyr...BACKGROUND Thyroid cancer(TC)is a common malignant tumor in the endocrine system.In recent years,the incidence and recurrence rates of TC have been raising due to increasing work pressure and irregular lifestyles.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is a specific parameter for thyroid function screening.This study aims to explore the clinical value of TSH in regulating the progression of TC,so as to find a breakthrough for the early diagnosis and treatment of TC.AIM To explore the value and safety of TSH in the clinical efficacy of patients with TC.METHODS 75 patients with TC admitted to the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery of our hospital from September 2019 to September 2021 were selected as the observation group,and 50 healthy subjects were selected as the control group during the same period.The control group was treated with conventional thyroid replacement therapy,and the observation group was treated with TSH suppression therapy.The soluble interleukin(IL)-2 receptor(sIL-2R),IL-17,IL-35levels,free triiodothyronine(FT3),free tetraiodothyronine(FT4),CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD44V6,and tumor supplied group of factor(TSGF)levels were observed in the two groups.The occurrence of adverse reactions was compared between the two groups.RESULTS After treatment with different therapies,the levels of FT3,FT4,CD3+,and CD4+in the observation group and the control group were higher than those before treatment,while the levels of CD8+,CD44V6,and TSGF were lower than those before treatment,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).More importantly,the levels of sIL-2R and IL-17 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group after 4 wk of treatment,while the levels of IL-35 were higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The levels of FT3,FT4,CD3+,and CD4+in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,and the levels of CD8+,CD44V6,and TSGF were lower than those in the control group.There was no significant difference in the overall incidence rate of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION TSH suppression therapy can improve the immune function of patients with TC,lower the CD44V6 and TSGF levels,and improve serum FT3 and FT4 levels.It demonstrated excellent clinical efficacy and a good safety profile.展开更多
BACKGROUND Thyroglobulin(Tg)is one of the markers of thyroid cancer,and its concentration may be elevated in patients with malignant thyroid tumors.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is secreted by the pituitary gland,wh...BACKGROUND Thyroglobulin(Tg)is one of the markers of thyroid cancer,and its concentration may be elevated in patients with malignant thyroid tumors.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is secreted by the pituitary gland,which has a significant impact on thyroid gland function.Excessively high or low TSH levels may be associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.Thus,in-depth studies on the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with thyroid cancer risk in patients with thyroid nodules are warranted.This can help determine whether Tg and TSH levels can predict the degree of malignancy of thyroid nodules,which can in turn guide doctors in making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.Furthermore,such studies can provide more accurate diagnostic methods for thyroid nodules and help patients become aware of the presence of thyroid cancer as early as possible,thereby improving the success rate of treatment and prognosis.AIM To investigate the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer in patients undergoing thyroid nodule surgery.METHODS The clinical data and laboratory examination results of 130 patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery were retrospectively analyzed.Furthermore,their preoperative serum Tg and TSH levels were recorded.Histopathological examination conducted during follow-up revealed the presence of thyroid cancer.Correlation analysis were used to analyze the association of Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer.RESULTS Of the 130 patients,60 were diagnosed with thyroid cancer.Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between serum Tg levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P<0.05).This suggests that high serum Tg levels are associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.However,no significant correlation was observed between serum TSH levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P>0.05).CONCLUSION In patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery,serum Tg levels exhibited a significant correlation with the risk of thyroid cancer but serum TSH levels did not.These findings suggest that serum Tg can serve as an important biomarker for assessing the risk of thyroid cancer in these patients.展开更多
Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)-secreting pituitary adenoma is a rare type in all pituitary tumors.Recently we treated a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor in our hospital.The patient had been treated for hyperthyroidism,...Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)-secreting pituitary adenoma is a rare type in all pituitary tumors.Recently we treated a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor in our hospital.The patient had been treated for hyperthyroidism,in which methimazole had been prescribed for 10 years,but the symptoms had not been alleviated.MRI imaging demonstrated the typical features of a sellar tumor,and the diameter was approximately 2.7 cm.Based on the laboratory studies:T3 at 6.27 nmol/L,T4 at 260.10 nmol/L,FT3 at 17.22 pmol/L,FT4 at 76.06 pmol/L,TSH at 9.93 Mu/L,the patient was diagnosed with a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor and central hyperthyroidism.After the patient was given octreotide for one week,he received resection of tumor via single-nostril transsphenoidal approach.After discharge,the patient received the radiation therapy two courses about 20 days.Through the comprehensive treatment of surgery,radiotherapy and drugs,the patient received a satisfactory result.展开更多
Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is important for the thyroid gland,development,growth,and metabolism.Defects in TSH production or the thyrotrope cells within the pituitary gland cause congenital hypothyroidism(CH),res...Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is important for the thyroid gland,development,growth,and metabolism.Defects in TSH production or the thyrotrope cells within the pituitary gland cause congenital hypothyroidism(CH),resulting in growth retardation and neurocognitive impairment.While human TSH is known to display rhythmicity,the molecular mechanisms underlying the circadian regulation of TSH and the effects of TSH-thyroid hormone(TH)signaling on the circadian clock remain elusive.Here we show that TSH,thyroxine(T4),triiodothyronine(T3),and tshba display rhythmicity in both larval and adult zebrafish and tshba is regulated directly by the circadian clock via both E′-box and D-box.Zebrafish tshba^(−/−)mutants manifest congenital hypothyroidism,with the characteristics of low levels of T_(4)and T_(3)and growth retardation.Loss or overexpression of tshba alters the rhythmicity of locomotor activities and expression of core circadian clock genes and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid(HPT)axis-related genes.Furthermore,TSH-TH signaling regulates clock2/npas2 via the thyroid response element(TRE)in its promoter,and transcriptome analysis reveals extensive functions of Tshba in zebrafish.Together,our results demonstrate that zebrafish tshba is a direct target of the circadian clock and in turn plays critical roles in circadian regulation along with other functions.展开更多
【目的】分析28~36周早产儿生后3~21 d FT3、FT4、TSH变化的特征。【方法】回顾性分析2018年7月至2019年6月中山大学附属第三医院新生儿科住院的236例28~36周早产儿的临床资料,包括甲状腺功能检查(FT3、FT4和TSH)、胎龄、性别、出生体...【目的】分析28~36周早产儿生后3~21 d FT3、FT4、TSH变化的特征。【方法】回顾性分析2018年7月至2019年6月中山大学附属第三医院新生儿科住院的236例28~36周早产儿的临床资料,包括甲状腺功能检查(FT3、FT4和TSH)、胎龄、性别、出生体质量、出生身长、检查日龄、辅助生殖方式、单胎或多胎、母亲甲状腺疾病和母亲妊娠期糖尿病,比较早产儿3~7 d与8~21 d FT3、FT4和TSH水平的差异;分析影响早产儿FT3、FT4和TSH水平的独立因素;比较不同胎龄早产儿FT3、FT4和TSH水平差异。【结果】早产儿3~7 d FT3水平(3.23±0.54)pmol/L,低于8~21 d的(3.41±0.76)pmol/L,差异有统计学意义(P=0.040);早产儿3~7 d的FT4水平(15.36±3.40)pmol/L,高于8~21 d的(13.20±2.63)pmol/L,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);3~7 d与8~21 d的TSH分布的差异没有统计学意义(P=0.846);早产儿3~7 d FT3水平受到胎龄的影响(P<0.001),3~7天FT4水平受到胎龄和检查日龄的影响(P<0.001),8~21 d的FT3、FT4水平均受到胎龄和性别的影响(P<0.001、P<0.001);3~7 d、8~21 d的FT3、FT4水平与胎龄为正相关(P<0.001,P<0.001;P<0.001,P=0.001)。【结论】胎龄影响生后3~21 d早产儿的甲状腺功能,胎龄越小,FT3、FT4越低,需要建立一个胎龄相关的的FT4或T4参考范围,结合TSH联合评估甲状腺功能。展开更多
基金funded by the National Health Commission of People’s Republic of China Medical Reform Major Program‘2016-2017 National Nutrition and Health Surveillance of Children and Lactating Women’Major Public Health Project‘Survey and Evaluation of Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Diseases of Chinese Population’[131031107000160007].
文摘Objective Studies on the relationship between iodine,vitamin A(VA),and vitamin D(VD)and thyroid function are limited.This study aimed to analyze iodine and thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)status and their possible relationships with VA,VD,and other factors in postpartum women.Methods A total of 1,311 mothers(896 lactating and 415 non-lactating)from Hebei,Zhejiang,and Guangxi provinces were included in this study.The urinary iodine concentration(UIC),TSH,VA,and VD were measured.Results The median UIC of total and lactating participants were 142.00µg/L and 139.95µg/L,respectively.The median TSH,VA,and VD levels in all the participants were 1.89 mIU/L,0.44μg/mL,and 24.04 ng/mL,respectively.No differences in the UIC were found between lactating and non-lactating mothers.UIC and TSH levels were significantly different among the three provinces.The rural UIC was higher than the urban UIC.Obese mothers had a higher UIC and a higher prevalence of excessive TSH.Higher UICs and TSHs levels were observed in both the VD deficiency and insufficiency groups than in the VD-sufficient group.After adjustment,no linear correlation was observed between UIC and VA/VD.No interaction was found between vitamins A/D and UIC on TSH levels.Conclusion The mothers in the present study had no iodine deficiency.Region,area type,BMI,and VD may be related to the iodine status or TSH levels.
文摘Objective:To analyze the effect of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)suppression therapy on sex hormone levels in patients undergoing postoperative treatment for thyroid cancer.Methods:A total of 40 patients undergoing postoperative thyroid cancer treatment were selected for data analysis.TSH suppression therapy was implemented during the postoperative period.Patients were grouped according to the TSH level:TSH<0.1,0.1≤TSH<0.5,and TSH≥0.5.Results:Among male patients,there were no significant differences in sex hormone levels at different dosing times and TSH levels(P>0.05).For female patients,testosterone levels at different dosing times showed no significant differences under the same circumstances(P>0.05).The comparison of testosterone levels at different TSH levels over 5 years of TSH suppression therapy did not yield significant differences(P>0.05).However,the comparison of testosterone levels within 5 years of TSH suppression therapy yielded significant differences(P<0.05),with the lowest levels observed at 0.1≤TSH<0.5.Conclusion:The use of TSH suppression therapy in postoperative thyroid cancer treatment minimally affects sex hormone levels in male patients.However,it has a significant impact on female patients.Therefore,preoperative sex hormone testing is recommended,and postoperative monitoring should include regular sex hormone testing.
文摘BACKGROUND Thyroid cancer(TC)is a common malignant tumor in the endocrine system.In recent years,the incidence and recurrence rates of TC have been raising due to increasing work pressure and irregular lifestyles.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is a specific parameter for thyroid function screening.This study aims to explore the clinical value of TSH in regulating the progression of TC,so as to find a breakthrough for the early diagnosis and treatment of TC.AIM To explore the value and safety of TSH in the clinical efficacy of patients with TC.METHODS 75 patients with TC admitted to the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery of our hospital from September 2019 to September 2021 were selected as the observation group,and 50 healthy subjects were selected as the control group during the same period.The control group was treated with conventional thyroid replacement therapy,and the observation group was treated with TSH suppression therapy.The soluble interleukin(IL)-2 receptor(sIL-2R),IL-17,IL-35levels,free triiodothyronine(FT3),free tetraiodothyronine(FT4),CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD44V6,and tumor supplied group of factor(TSGF)levels were observed in the two groups.The occurrence of adverse reactions was compared between the two groups.RESULTS After treatment with different therapies,the levels of FT3,FT4,CD3+,and CD4+in the observation group and the control group were higher than those before treatment,while the levels of CD8+,CD44V6,and TSGF were lower than those before treatment,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).More importantly,the levels of sIL-2R and IL-17 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group after 4 wk of treatment,while the levels of IL-35 were higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The levels of FT3,FT4,CD3+,and CD4+in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,and the levels of CD8+,CD44V6,and TSGF were lower than those in the control group.There was no significant difference in the overall incidence rate of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION TSH suppression therapy can improve the immune function of patients with TC,lower the CD44V6 and TSGF levels,and improve serum FT3 and FT4 levels.It demonstrated excellent clinical efficacy and a good safety profile.
文摘BACKGROUND Thyroglobulin(Tg)is one of the markers of thyroid cancer,and its concentration may be elevated in patients with malignant thyroid tumors.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is secreted by the pituitary gland,which has a significant impact on thyroid gland function.Excessively high or low TSH levels may be associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.Thus,in-depth studies on the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with thyroid cancer risk in patients with thyroid nodules are warranted.This can help determine whether Tg and TSH levels can predict the degree of malignancy of thyroid nodules,which can in turn guide doctors in making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.Furthermore,such studies can provide more accurate diagnostic methods for thyroid nodules and help patients become aware of the presence of thyroid cancer as early as possible,thereby improving the success rate of treatment and prognosis.AIM To investigate the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer in patients undergoing thyroid nodule surgery.METHODS The clinical data and laboratory examination results of 130 patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery were retrospectively analyzed.Furthermore,their preoperative serum Tg and TSH levels were recorded.Histopathological examination conducted during follow-up revealed the presence of thyroid cancer.Correlation analysis were used to analyze the association of Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer.RESULTS Of the 130 patients,60 were diagnosed with thyroid cancer.Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between serum Tg levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P<0.05).This suggests that high serum Tg levels are associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.However,no significant correlation was observed between serum TSH levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P>0.05).CONCLUSION In patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery,serum Tg levels exhibited a significant correlation with the risk of thyroid cancer but serum TSH levels did not.These findings suggest that serum Tg can serve as an important biomarker for assessing the risk of thyroid cancer in these patients.
文摘Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)-secreting pituitary adenoma is a rare type in all pituitary tumors.Recently we treated a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor in our hospital.The patient had been treated for hyperthyroidism,in which methimazole had been prescribed for 10 years,but the symptoms had not been alleviated.MRI imaging demonstrated the typical features of a sellar tumor,and the diameter was approximately 2.7 cm.Based on the laboratory studies:T3 at 6.27 nmol/L,T4 at 260.10 nmol/L,FT3 at 17.22 pmol/L,FT4 at 76.06 pmol/L,TSH at 9.93 Mu/L,the patient was diagnosed with a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor and central hyperthyroidism.After the patient was given octreotide for one week,he received resection of tumor via single-nostril transsphenoidal approach.After discharge,the patient received the radiation therapy two courses about 20 days.Through the comprehensive treatment of surgery,radiotherapy and drugs,the patient received a satisfactory result.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0802400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(#31300969,#31961133026,#31871187)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20130302),a Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PARD).
文摘Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is important for the thyroid gland,development,growth,and metabolism.Defects in TSH production or the thyrotrope cells within the pituitary gland cause congenital hypothyroidism(CH),resulting in growth retardation and neurocognitive impairment.While human TSH is known to display rhythmicity,the molecular mechanisms underlying the circadian regulation of TSH and the effects of TSH-thyroid hormone(TH)signaling on the circadian clock remain elusive.Here we show that TSH,thyroxine(T4),triiodothyronine(T3),and tshba display rhythmicity in both larval and adult zebrafish and tshba is regulated directly by the circadian clock via both E′-box and D-box.Zebrafish tshba^(−/−)mutants manifest congenital hypothyroidism,with the characteristics of low levels of T_(4)and T_(3)and growth retardation.Loss or overexpression of tshba alters the rhythmicity of locomotor activities and expression of core circadian clock genes and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid(HPT)axis-related genes.Furthermore,TSH-TH signaling regulates clock2/npas2 via the thyroid response element(TRE)in its promoter,and transcriptome analysis reveals extensive functions of Tshba in zebrafish.Together,our results demonstrate that zebrafish tshba is a direct target of the circadian clock and in turn plays critical roles in circadian regulation along with other functions.
文摘目的探讨制定合理的新生儿遗传代谢病筛查中心实验室先天性甲状腺功能减低症(congenital hypothyroidism,CH)的筛查切值,减少漏诊率,同时降低假阳性率.方法新生儿于出生72 h后采集足跟血,滴于专用S&S903号滤纸上,在规定的时间内递送到新生儿遗传代谢病筛查中心,采用时间分辨荧光免疫分析方法(Tr-FIA),检测滤纸干血片促甲状腺激素(TSH)浓度.结果 2012至2016年度共检测529 918份新生儿足跟血标本,TSH水平呈正偏态分布,检出正常新生儿数为529645,确诊CH患儿203例,高TSH血症患儿70例,总检出率为1:1941,CH发病率为1:2 610.根据筛查结果,确定实验室时间分辨荧光免疫法筛查CH的TSH参考切值为9.0 m IU/L,其灵敏度达100%,特异度98.38%,漏诊率0%.结论新生儿遗传代谢病筛查中心实验室CH的筛查切值定为9.0 m IU/L,较适合云南省6州/市人群,也为实验室今后的新生儿CH筛查提供了依据.
文摘【目的】分析28~36周早产儿生后3~21 d FT3、FT4、TSH变化的特征。【方法】回顾性分析2018年7月至2019年6月中山大学附属第三医院新生儿科住院的236例28~36周早产儿的临床资料,包括甲状腺功能检查(FT3、FT4和TSH)、胎龄、性别、出生体质量、出生身长、检查日龄、辅助生殖方式、单胎或多胎、母亲甲状腺疾病和母亲妊娠期糖尿病,比较早产儿3~7 d与8~21 d FT3、FT4和TSH水平的差异;分析影响早产儿FT3、FT4和TSH水平的独立因素;比较不同胎龄早产儿FT3、FT4和TSH水平差异。【结果】早产儿3~7 d FT3水平(3.23±0.54)pmol/L,低于8~21 d的(3.41±0.76)pmol/L,差异有统计学意义(P=0.040);早产儿3~7 d的FT4水平(15.36±3.40)pmol/L,高于8~21 d的(13.20±2.63)pmol/L,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);3~7 d与8~21 d的TSH分布的差异没有统计学意义(P=0.846);早产儿3~7 d FT3水平受到胎龄的影响(P<0.001),3~7天FT4水平受到胎龄和检查日龄的影响(P<0.001),8~21 d的FT3、FT4水平均受到胎龄和性别的影响(P<0.001、P<0.001);3~7 d、8~21 d的FT3、FT4水平与胎龄为正相关(P<0.001,P<0.001;P<0.001,P=0.001)。【结论】胎龄影响生后3~21 d早产儿的甲状腺功能,胎龄越小,FT3、FT4越低,需要建立一个胎龄相关的的FT4或T4参考范围,结合TSH联合评估甲状腺功能。