Its an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the thyroid, causing fibrosis or scarring of the thyroid tissue ( Hashimotos disease is associated with a variety of symptoms, including weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, anemia, constipation, cold intolerance, joint pain, dry skin, mood changes, difficulty concentrating, and more ( In addition to medication, diet and lifestyle modification can help reduce thyroid damage and improve symptoms and overall quality of life in people with Hashimotos
DT40 cellsfrom KJ Patels laboratory stockwere grown in RPMI medium supplemented with 3 % chicken serum (Gibco, # 16010167), 7 % Fetal calf serum (Gibco, # 16110082), 50 mol L 1 -mercaptoethanol, and P/S 11
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Weight Gain: Reported as a potential, though rare, side effect