The role of Transforming growth factor- β1 gene polymorphism and its serum levels in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

CONCLUSION: We suggest that heterozygous genotype CT is a genetic risk factor for developing more severe HT due to enhanced free T4 serum level at the onset of the disease, before developing the hypothyroid stage.
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Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - August 2, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Stanilova SA, Gerenova JB, Miteva LD, Manolova I Tags: Curr Pharm Biotechnol Source Type: research