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Analysis of CTLA4 gene variant in infertile Brazilian women with and without endometriosis.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Jun 2011
Lerner T G, Bianco B, Teles J S, Vilarino F L, Christofolini D M, Barbosa C P
Abstract excerpt
An autoimmune aetiology has been suggested for endometriosis mostly on the basis of an increased prevalence of autoimmune diseases in affected women. Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen (CTLA) 4 gene is recognized as a primary determinant for autoimmunity, since specific polymorphisms have been associated with predisposition to most autoimmune disorders. Thus, the objective of the study was to evaluate CTLA4...
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