The Analysis of THRA Variants in Hypothyroidism

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood University
Anaiah Mills, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Hypothyroidism is a disease where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone which causes Hashimoto’s disease and insufficient dietary iodine. This is also known as under active thyroid. Thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland in the front of your neck. Thyroid hormones control the way energy is dispersed. A defective thyroid and lacking thy hormones cause many functions in your body to slow down. This disease usually affects woman over the age of sixty years old. Studies show that 5 out of 100 Americans ages 12 years and older have hypothyroidism, although all cases may not be as severe as others. This study's purpose is to assess and determine the pathogenicity of THRA variants linked to hypothyroidism.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and Mills, Anaiah, "The Analysis of THRA Variants in Hypothyroidism" (2025). Student Posters. 123.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/123