Association between copy number variation of complement component <it>C4 </it>and Graves' disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gene copy number of complement component <it>C4</it>, which varies among individuals, may determine the intrinsic strength of the classical complement pathway. Presuming a major role of complement as an effecter in peptid...

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Main Authors: Liao Wen-Ling, Chang Chwen-Tzuei, Wan Lei, Liu Yu-Huei, Chen Wen-Chi, Tsai Yuhsin, Tsai Chang-Hai, Tsai Fuu-Jen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
Online Access:http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/18/1/71