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Transforming growth factor beta receptor II (TGFBR2) polymorphisms and the association with nonsegmental vitiligo in the Korean population.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Aug 2010
Yun J Y, Uhm Y K, Kim H J, Lim S H, Chung J-H, Shin M-k, Yim S-V, Lee M-H
Abstract excerpt
The precise cause of vitiligo is unknown. However, autoimmunity is considered the most likely aetiology, especially in nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV). In this study we determined whether or not the transforming growth factor beta receptor II (TGFBR2) gene contributes to susceptibility for NSV in the Korean population. Blood samples were collected from 415 controls and 233 cases. We selected three single nucleotide...
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