TOPIC: Hashimoto's encephalopathy Title: Anti-thyroperoxidase antibodies from patients with Hashimoto's encephalopathy bind to cerebellar astrocytes. Authors: Blanchin S, Coffin C, Viader F, Ruf J, Carayon P et al. Reference: Journal of Neuroimmunology 192: 13-20, 2007 Summary Background Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a rare and controversial neurological disorder, which is responsive to treatment with corticosteroids and associated […]

TOPIC: P endrin gene mutation induces poor organification, iodine retention & high deiodinase activity Title: Pendred syndrome in two Galician Families: insights into clinical phenotypes through cellular, genetic and molecular studies. Authors: Palos F, Garcia-Rendueles ME, Araujo-Vilar D, Obregon MJ, Calvo RM et al. Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 93: 267-277, 2008 Summary […]

TOPIC: Congenital central hypothyroidism Title: Role of the Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone stimulation test in diagnosis of congenital central hypothyroidism in infants. Authors: V an Tijn DA, de Vijlder JJM, & Vulsma T. Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 93: 410-419, 2008 Summary Context A shortage of thyroid hormone during prenatal life and the first years […]

TOPIC: In primary neuron cultures (hippocampus), glutamatergic receptors are affected by thyroid hormones Title: Non genomic regulation of glutamatergic neurotransmission in hippocampus by thyroid hormones. Authors: Losi G, Garzon G, & Puia G. Reference: Neuroscience 151: 155-163, 2008 Summary Background Thyroid hormones (THs) are well known for their genomic effects but, recently, attention has focused […]

TOPIC: Patterning of retinal cone photoreceptor development Title: NeuroD1 regulates expression of thyroid hormone receptor '2 and cone opsins in the developing mouse retina. Authors: Liu H, Etter P, Hayes S, Jones I, Nelson B, Hartman B, Forrest D, & Reh T. Reference: The Journal of Neuroscience, 28: 749-756, 2008 Summary Objective The correct patterning […]