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Polymorphisms in the cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 gene region confer susceptibility to Addison's disease.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jul 2004
Blomhoff Anne, Lie Benedicte A, Myhre Anne G, Kemp E Helen, Weetman Anthony P, Akselsen Hanne E, Huseby Eystein S, Undlien Dag E
Abstract excerpt
The cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA4) gene on chromosome 2q33 encodes a key regulator in the adaptive immune system. The CTLA4 surface molecule is expressed on activated T lymphocytes and involved in down-regulation of the immune response. Previous studies on a possible association between autoimmune Addison's disease and CTLA4 polymorphisms have shown conflicting results. A recent study identified new...
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