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Interleukin-7 receptor α-chain haplotypes differentially affect soluble IL-7 receptor and IL-7 serum concentrations in children with type 1 diabetes.
Pediatric diabetes - 1 Aug 2018
Seyfarth Julia, Lundtoft Christian, Förtsch Katharina, Ahlert Heinz, Rosenbauer Joachim, Baechle Christina, Roden Michael, Holl Reinhard W, Mayatepek Ertan, Kummer Sebastian, Meissner Thomas, Jacobsen Marc
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Interleukin-7 receptor α-chain (IL7RA) haplotypes are associated with susceptibility for development of autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes (T1D). A protective IL7RA haplotype which causes lower soluble IL-7R (sIL-7R) serum levels is hypothesized to restrict IL-7-availability for self-reactive T cells. Functional mechanisms affected by a risk-associated IL7RA haplotype are unknown. METHODS:...
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