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Role of genetic and non-genetic factors in the etiology of Graves' disease.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Mar 2015
Marinò M, Latrofa F, Menconi F, Chiovato L, Vitti P
Abstract excerpt
In spite of the advancements in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of Graves' disease (GD), its ultimate cause remains elusive. The majority of investigators agree that GD is likely a multifactorial disease, due to a complex interplay of genetic and non-genetic factors that lead to the loss of immune tolerance to thyroid antigens and to the initiation of a sustained autoimmune reaction. Twin and family...
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