Genome-wide copy number variation (CNV) in patients with autoimmune Addison's disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Addison's disease (AD) is caused by an autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex. The pathogenesis is multi-factorial, involving genetic components and hitherto unknown environmental factors. The aim of the present study was...

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Main Authors: Brønstad Ingeborg, Wolff Anette SB, Løvås Kristian, Knappskog Per M, Husebye Eystein S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/111