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Genotypes in relation to phenotypic appearance and exposure to environmental factors in Graves' hyperthyroidism.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Dec 2012
Vos Xander G, Endert Erik, Tijssen Jan G P, Wiersinga Wilmar M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic polymorphisms and environmental factors are both involved in the pathogenesis of Graves' disease, but their interaction and effect on Graves' phenotypes have scarcely been investigated. OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that subjects with susceptibility genotypes develop more severe Graves' hyperthyroidism at a younger age and after less exposure to environmental factors, with attention to...
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