Identification and experimental validation of genes associated with programmed cell death in dendritic cells of the thyroid tissue in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is a chronic autoimmune disorder. As antigen-presenting cells, dendritic cells(DCs) play a pivotal role in inducing programmed cell death (PCD) types, contributing to immune disorders. This study aimed to identify genes associated with multiple PCD pathways in dendritic cells within the thyroid tissue of patients with HT.