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Association of CTLA4 but not ICOS polymorphisms with type 1 diabetes in two populations with different disease rates.
Human immunology - 1 Jul 2009
Douroudis Konstantinos, Laine Antti-Pekka, Heinonen Mirkka, Hermann Robert, Lipponen Kati, Veijola Riitta, Simell Olli, Knip Mikael, Uibo Raivo, Ilonen Jorma, Kisand Kalle
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Cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) and inducible T-cell co-stimulator (ICOS) genes are important mediators of T-cell activation in autoimmune diseases. The aim of the current study was to assess the impact of CTLA-4 and ICOS genes on the susceptibility to type 1 diabetes among t...
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