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The association of PTPN22 (rs2476601) and IL2RA (rs11594656) polymorphisms with T1D in Egyptian children.
Human immunology - 1 Aug 2016
Abdelrahman Hadeel M, Sherief Laila M, Abd Elrahman Doaa M, Alghobashy Ashgan, Elsaadani Hosam F, Mohamed Randa H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a T cell-mediated autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of pancreatic β cells. PTPN22 and IL2RA polymorphisms have been found to be associated with several autoimmune diseases including T1D. AIMS: We aimed to elucidate the role of PTPN22 and IL2RA polymorphisms in predisposition of T1D in Egyptian children. METHODS: We studied 150 children and...
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