Thymic stromal lymphopoietin gene promoter polymorphisms and expression levels in Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy

Thymic stromal lymphopoietin gene promoter polymorphisms and expression levels in Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Graves disease (GD) is an organ-specific autoimmune disease characterized by hyperthyroidism, diffuse goiter, autoantibodies against thyroid-specific antigens, and dermopathy. Studies of GD have demonstrated the importance of the Th2...

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Main Authors: Tsai Kun-Hsi, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Lin Hui-Ju, Lin Hung-Jung, Liu Yu-Huei, Liao Wen-Ling, Wan Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Subjects:
Graves’ disease
Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Thymic stromal lymphopoietin
Th17
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/13/116

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