Mutational analysis of Peroxiredoxin IV: exclusion of a positional candidate for multinodular goitre

• Main Authors: Bonifazi Emanuela (Author), Filetti Sebastiano (Author), Arturi Franco (Author), Amati Francesca (Author), D'Apice M Rosaria (Author), Capon Francesca (Author), Giardina Emiliano (Author), Pucci Sabina (Author), Conte Chiara (Author), Novelli Giuseppe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2002-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multinodular goitre (MNG) is a common disorder characterised by an enlargement of the thyroid, occurring as a compensatory response to hormonogenesis impairment. The incidence of MNG is dependent on sex (female:male ratio 5:1) and se...