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Role of IGF1-(CA)19 promoter microsatellite in the clinical presentation of acromegaly.
European journal of clinical investigation - 1 Dec 2014
Sala Elisa, Filopanti Marcello, Ferrante Emanuele, Barbieri Anna Maria, Malchiodi Elena, Verrua Elisa, Giavoli Claudia, Lania Andrea G, Arosio Maura, Beck-Peccoz Paolo, Spada Anna, Mantovani Giovanna
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A highly polymorphic Cytosine-Adenosine (CA) repeat sequence microsatellite has been identified in the promoter region of IGF1 gene. Several studies investigated the relationship between IGF1-(CA)n polymorphism and IGF1 levels, with conflicting results. Aim of this study was to investigate the influence of this polymorphism on clinical and biochemical characteristics of acromegalic patients. METHODS:...
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