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GSTO2*N142D gene polymorphism associated with hypothyroidism in Italian patients.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Feb 2013
Piacentini Sara, Monaci Paola Maria, Polimanti Renato, Manfellotto Dario, Fuciarelli Maria
Abstract excerpt
Hypothyroidism is a multifactorial endocrinal disease characterized by abnormally low thyroid hormone production. Thyroiditis is one of the primary causes of hypothyroidism, as it is an increasing level of inflammation in the thyroid gland that could be due to a failure of the anti-inflammatory response. Glutathione S-transferases are biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. These phase II enzymes play a...
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