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Regeneration of Thyroid Glands in the Spleen Restores Homeostasis in Thyroidectomy Mice.

Authors :
Tian, Xue‐Jiao
Yin, Zhi‐Jie
Li, Zhen‐Jiang
Wang, Zhen‐Zhen
Xing, Zhen
Liu, Chun‐Yan
Wang, Lin‐Tao
Wang, Chun‐Ming
Zhang, Jun‐Feng
Dong, Lei
Source :
Advanced Science. 2/9/2024, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p1-16. 16p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Surgical removal of the thyroid gland (TG) for treating thyroid disorders leaves the patients on lifelong hormone replacement that partially compensates the physiological needs, but regenerating TG is challenging. Here, an approach is reported to regenerate TG within the spleen for fully restoring the thyroid's functions in mice, by transplanting thyroid tissue blocks to the spleen. Within 48 h, the transplanted tissue efficiently revascularizes, forming thyroid follicles similar to the native gland after 4 weeks. Structurally, the ectopically generated thyroid integrates with the surrounding splenic tissue while maintaining its integrity, separate from the lymphatic tissue. Functionally, it fully restores the native functions of the TG in hormone regulation in response to physiological stimuli, outperforming the established method of oral levothyroxine therapy in maintaining systemic homeostasis. The study demonstrates the full restoration of thyroid functions post‐thyroidectomy by intrasplenic TG regeneration, providing fresh insights for designing novel therapies for thyroid‐related disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21983844
Volume :
11
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Advanced Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175365442
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202305913