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A novel mutation in the DNASE1 gene is related with protein instability and decreased enzyme activity in thyroid autoimmunity.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Feb 2009
Dittmar Manuela, Bischofs Christian, Matheis Nina, Poppe Robert, Kahaly George J
Abstract excerpt
A deficiency in the DNase enzyme, and thereby, a failure to remove DNA from nuclear antigens promotes disease susceptibility to autoimmune disorders. This study examined in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) whether a reduced DNase activity is associated with sequence variations in the DNASE1 gene. The study included 18 patients with AITD, their 10 relatives, and 111 unrelated healthy controls. Serum...
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