Article
Association between the polymorphism A/G at position 49 of exon 1 of the CTLA-4 gene and antithyroid antibody production in children with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Hormone research in paediatrics - 1 Jan 2012
Kucharska Anna M, Wisniewska Alicja, Popko Katarzyna, Demkow Urszula
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: CTLA-4 gene is considered to be one of the strongest factors determining the predisposition to antithyroid antibody (Ab) production. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association of the polymorphism A/G of exon 1 of CTLA-4 gene and antithyroid Ab level in children with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). MATERIAL AND METHODS: 45 children with HT (aged 14.9 ± 2, range 8.1-7.9) and 55 healthy controls...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Antibody Formation
- Autoantibodies
- CTLA-4 Antigen
- Child
- Exons
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Hashimoto Disease
- Humans
