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The rs1990760 polymorphism within the IFIH1 locus is not associated with Graves' disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Addison's disease.
BMC medical genetics - 4 Dec 2009
Penna-Martinez Marissa, Ramos-Lopez Elizabeth, Robbers Inka, Kahles Heinrich, Hahner Stefanie, Willenberg Holger, Reisch Nicole, Seidl Christian, Segni Maria, Badenhoop Klaus
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BACKGROUND: Three genes have been confirmed as major joint susceptibility genes for endocrine autoimmune disease:human leukocyte antigen class II, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 and protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 22. Recent studies showed that a genetic variation within the interferon induced helicase domain 1 (IFIH1) locus (rs1990760 polymorphism) is an additional risk factor in type 1 diabetes...
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