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Klotho gene G395A and C1818T polymorphisms in acromegaly: Association with clinical presentation and comorbidities.
Clinical endocrinology - 1 Apr 2021
Helvaci Nafiye, Kabacam Serkan, Dagdelen Selcuk, Lay Incilay, Karabulut Erdem, Mut Melike, Alikasifoglu Mehmet, Erbas Tomris
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Klotho is a new identified anti-ageing gene with tumour suppressor activities. Current data suggest that there is a tight relationship between Klotho protein and growth hormone (GH)/insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) axis. PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the possible association of Klotho gene polymorphisms with acromegaly and to assess whether these polymorphisms contribute to clinical...
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