Article
Single nucleotide polymorphism in the methyl-CpG binding domain 4 gene and the risk for immune thrombocytopenic purpura in Chinese population.
Platelets - 1 Jan 2010
Zhao Haifeng, Du Weiting, Wang Donghai, Gu Dongsheng, Xue Feng, Ge Jing, Sui Tao, Yang Renchi
Abstract excerpt
Epigenetics might contribute to autoimmune diseases including immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Methyl-CpG binding domain protein 4 (MBD4) plays an important role in DNA methylation and transcriptional regulation of gene expression. The polymorphism of the MBD4 gene may influence MBD4 activity on gene expression profiles, thereby influencing individual susceptibility to ITP. To verify this hypothesis, we...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
