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Phosphodiesterase 8B gene variants are associated with serum TSH levels and thyroid function.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Jun 2008
Arnaud-Lopez Lisette, Usala Gianluca, Ceresini Graziano, Mitchell Braxton D, Pilia Maria Grazia, Piras Maria Grazia, Sestu Natascia, Maschio Andrea, Busonero Fabio, Albai Giuseppe, Dei Mariano, Lai Sandra, Mulas Antonella, Crisponi Laura, Tanaka Toshiko, Bandinelli Stefania, Guralnik Jack M, Loi Angela, Balaci Lenuta, Sole Gabriella, Prinzis Alessia, Mariotti Stefano, Shuldiner Alan R, Cao Antonio, Schlessinger David, Uda Manuela, Abecasis Gonçalo R, Nagaraja Ramaiah, Sanna Serena, Naitza Silvia
Abstract excerpt
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) controls thyroid growth and hormone secretion through binding to its G protein-coupled receptor (TSHR) and production of cyclic AMP (cAMP). Serum TSH is a sensitive indicator of thyroid function, and overt abnormalities in thyroid function lead to common endocrine disorders affecting approximately 10% of individuals over a life span. By genotyping 362,129 SNPs in 4,300...
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