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The evaluation of endothelin 1 (EDN1) and endothelin receptor type A (EDNRA) gene polymorphisms in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
International immunopharmacology - 1 Jul 2014
Aydin A Fatih, Vural Pervin, Oruç Çoşkun Umut, Doğru-Abbasoğlu Semra, Özderya Ayşenur, Karadağ Berrin, Uysal Müjdat
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Endothelin1 (EDN1) is well established marker of inflammation. The functions of EDN1 are mediated mainly by endothelin receptors type A (EDNRA). The etiopathogenesis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) remains still elusive although the role of chronic inflammation and subsequent endothelial dysfunction has been established. This study examined firstly the possible association of EDN1 (G5665Tand T-1370G) and...
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