Neuroscience
8 years ago

Dexamethasone disrupts thyroid function in rats, revealing potential hormonal imbalances.

European Journal of Endocrinology
Effects of dexamethasone on the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in rats
Terunori Mitsuma, T Nogimori

Paper Summary

Dexamethasone affects the thyroid system in rats. When given to rats, dexamethasone changed the levels of certain hormones in their bodies. The amount of dexamethasone and the time after treatment affected how the hormones were impacted. Dexamethasone can influence different parts of the thyroid system in rats, depending on the dose and timing of treatment.

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