[Anonymous]

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Remember a while back, we were wondering about why people in Japan and Europe have higher success rates with the antithyroid drugs? I found out from a friend’s medical text (I don’t remember what it’s called) that people in Japan, China, and Europe have different antigens. It doesn’t explain why, but I’m going to try and find some biochemistry texts to find out if I can.

Caroline

[Anonymous]

#1165278

I’d be interested in hearing what you find out. After all, lots of us Americans
are of mixed European descent and therefore OUGHT to have the same
antigens. Whatever it is that helps them have higher remission rates,
I wish it could be bottled!

[Anonymous]

#1165279

Just to clear up some confusion, antigens involved in GD are proteins
made by the body and so are genetically determined. Environmental antigens
come from sources outside the body eg viruses, house dust mites etc. and
are not involved here. The environmental factors that do seem to be
implicated in reponse to medication are local iodine levels, in the diet
and water supply etc. Remission rates in some parts of europe can be
pretty high, but in other areas eg Spain are almost non-existant.
ramone

[Anonymous]

#1165280

Ramone, the info you gave on antigens is very interesting and I would like to find out more about diet and remission studies in other countries etc. Is there a url or a book for this info? Lee

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