9β Polymorphism of the glucocorticoid receptor gene appears to have limited impact in patients with Addison's disease.

BACKGROUND: Addison's disease (AD) has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Glucocorticoid receptor polymorphisms that alter glucocorticoid sensitivity may influence metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with AD. The 9β polymorphism of the glucocorti...

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Main Authors: Ian Louis Ross, Collet Dandara, Marelize Swart, Miguel Lacerda, Desmond Schatz, Dirk Jacobus Blom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3900528?pdf=render