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RAGE polymorphisms and oxidative stress levels in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
European journal of clinical investigation - 1 May 2017
Giannakou Maria, Saltiki Katerina, Mantzou Emily, Loukari Eleni, Philippou Georgios, Terzidis Konstantinos, Lili Kiriaki, Stavrianos Charalampos, Kyprianou Miltiades, Alevizaki Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms of the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) gene have been studied in various autoimmune disorders, but not in Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Also, increased oxidative stress has been described in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible role of two common RAGE polymorphisms (-429T>C, -374T>A) in Hashimoto's thyroiditis; in...
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