ESPE Abstracts

Background: Forkhead box P3 (Foxp3) is an important regulatory factor for the development and function of T regulatory cells (Tregs). Moreover it has been established that deficiency of the Foxp3 gene in Treg cells suppresses their regulatory function leading to the development of autoimmune diseases especially autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs).Objective and hypotheses: The aim of our study was to estimate the association of three polymorphism of FOXP3...