A genome-wide DNA methylation analysis in peripheral blood from patients identifies risk loci associated with Graves ’ orbitopathy

ConclusionsOur results demonstrate that differential methylation levels at analyzed sites (genes) may be risk markers of GO. DNA methylation analysis could provide new insights into understanding the disease and provide new treatment strategies for GO in Chinese patients.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research