Article
A polymorphism in the promoter region of the selenoprotein S gene (SEPS1) contributes to Hashimoto's thyroiditis susceptibility.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Apr 2014
Santos Liliana R, Durães Cecília, Mendes Adélia, Prazeres Hugo, Alvelos Maria Inês, Moreira Carla Susete, Canedo Paulo, Esteves César, Neves Celestino, Carvalho Davide, Sobrinho-Simões Manuel, Soares Paula
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: The association between selenium and inflammation and the relevance of selenoproteins in follicular thyroid cell physiology have pointed to a putative role of selenoproteins in the pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid diseases. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of a promoter variation in SEPS1, the selenoprotein S gene, in the risk for developing Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT)....
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