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Plasma VEGF-related polymorphisms are implied in autoimmune thyroid diseases.
Autoimmunity - 1 Jun 2016
Zaaber Ines, Rancier Marc, Stathopoulou Maria G, Saleh Abdelsalam, Marmouch Héla, Masson Christine, Murray Helena, Kurth Mary Jo, Lamont John, Fitzgerald Peter, Mahjoub Selvia, Said Khaled, Bel Hadj Jrad Tensaout Besma, Mestiri Souhir, Visvikis-Siest Sophie
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD), including Graves' disease (GD) and Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT), are complex multifactorial diseases. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is implicated in various inflammatory diseases, especially autoimmune diseases. Our aim was to elucidate the relationships between plasma VEGF levels and four genome-wide association study-identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)...
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