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Stochastic epigenetic mutations as possible explanation for phenotypical discordance among twins with congenital hypothyroidism.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Feb 2023
Gentilini D, Muzza M, de Filippis T, Vigone M C, Weber G, Calzari L, Cassio A, Di Frenna M, Bartolucci M, Grassi E S, Carbone E, Olivieri A, Persani L
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PURPOSE: The elevated frequency of discordance for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) phenotype between monozygotic twins suggests the involvement of non-mendelian mechanisms. The aim of the study was to investigate the role of epigenetics in CH pathogenesis. METHODS: A genome-wide DNA methylation analysis was performed on the peripheral blood of 23 twin pairs (10 monozygotic and 13 dizygotic), 4 concordant and 19...
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