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An isolated Xp deletion is linked to autoimmune diseases in Turner syndrome
10 May 2019
Abstract excerpt
Background Females with Turner syndrome (TS) are prone to develop autoimmune diseases (AIDs). The X chromosome contains several immune-related genes. Growth hormone (GH) and estrogens modulate the immune system. We aimed to clarify whether the loss of a specific X chromosome gene locus and the administration of GH and estradiol facilitate the development of AIDs in TS females. Methods Retrospective data on...
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