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A polymorphism at IGF1 locus is associated with anemia.
Oncotarget - 16 May 2017
Marini Maria Adelaide, Mannino Gaia Chiara, Fiorentino Teresa Vanessa, Andreozzi Francesco, Perticone Francesco, Sesti Giorgio
Abstract excerpt
In vitro and in vivo studies suggest that IGF-1 has a role in erythropoiesis. There is evidence that the rs35767 C/T polymorphism near IGF1 is associated with plasma IGF-1 levels. We investigated the effect of this polymorphism on hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and anemia. The study group comprised 3286 adult Whites. The rs35767 polymorphism was screened using a TaqMan allelic discrimination assay. The rs35767...
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