The association between serum adenosine deaminase levels and Graves’ disease

Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is essential for the differentiation and maturation of lymphocytes, while lymphocytes infiltration in thyroid tissue is a vital pathological feature of Graves' disease (GD). The aim of the present study was to compare the concentration of ADA between healthy controls (HC) and patients with GD, and evaluate the association between ADA and GD.A total of 112 GD patients and 77 matched HC were enrolled in this study. Each...