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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2025

Epstein-Barr virus in thyroid disease: an integrated immunovirological perspective.

Zhengda Wang, Xiwen Chang, Xianbin Cheng

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Zhengda Wang *The Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
Xiwen Chang *Department of Breast Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
Xianbin ChengDepartment of Thyroid Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin, Changchun, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a highly prevalent human herpesvirus capable of establishing lifelong latency in the host. It has garnered increasing attention for its potential pathogenic role in thyroid diseases. This review integrates current evidence linking EBV to a spectrum of thyroid diseases, including Graves' disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroid cancer, and other rare subtypes. A key contribution of this work is the synthesized framework that connects viral infection, immune dysregulation, and neoplastic transformation. Unlike previous studies focused on isolated conditions, this review highlights the bridging role of EBV between autoimmunity and thyroid tumorigenesis. In addition, potential EBV-targeted therapeutic strategies are discussed, offering new perspectives for early diagnosis, risk stratification, and personalized management. Overall, this review advances the mechanistic understanding of EBV-associated thyroid diseases and provides a theoretical foundation for future research and clinical interventions.

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Epstein-Barr Virus InfectionsHerpesvirus 4, HumanThyroid DiseasesAnimalsAutoimmunityHumansThyroid NeoplasmsdysregulationEpstein–Barr virusimmunologypathogenic mechanismthyroid disease

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PMID41229422
PMCPMC12602404

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