Experimental Animal Model of Thyroid Dysfynction- Hyperthyroidism
Natasha Stojkovska,
Nevena Manevska,
Tanja Makazlieva
et al.
Abstract:To establish an experimental animal model of impaired function of the thyroid glandhyperthyroidism. Thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) is classified in the group of non-communicable diseases with high incidence and prevalence. The disturbed function of the thyroid gland reflects in the metabolic processes of organs, tissues and at cellular level.Twenty Wistar rats (10 males -350 40 gr and 10 females -320 40 gr), with an average age of 7 months, were analyzed in the period of 2 months (tr… Show more
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