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Genetic analysis of families with autoimmune diabetes and thyroiditis: evidence for common and unique genes.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Aug 2005
Golden Brian, Levin Lara, Ban Yoshiyuki, Concepcion Erlinda, Greenberg David A, Tomer Yaron
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CONTEXT: Epidemiological data suggest a common genetic susceptibility to type 1 diabetes (T1D) and autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to identify the joint susceptibility genes for T1D and AITD. DESIGN: We conducted a family-based linkage and association study. SETTING: The study took place at an academic medical center. PARTICIPANTS: Participants included 55 multiplex families (290...
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