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The purpose of this study is to investigate the alteration of Th17 and Treg cells in HT patients and explore contributing factors. We found there was an increased ratio of Th17\/Treg in HT patients and a positive correlation with autoantibodies (anti-TgAb).  In addition, there was an increased level of GITRL, which has been demonstrated to be correlated with the increassement of Th17 cells in the serum and thyroid glands of  HT patients; the upregulated serum level of GITRL has a positive correlation with the percentage of Th17 cells in HT patients. 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