Genetic loci linked to Type 1 Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis families in Sardinia

• Main Authors: Frongia Paola (Author), Maioli Mario (Author), Pacifico Adolfo (Author), Pala Gavino (Author), Nucaro Annalisa (Author), Lampis Rosanna (Author), Contu Daniela (Author), Corongiu Daniela (Author), Secci Maria (Author), Rolesu Marcella (Author), Cuccu Stefania (Author), Tranquilli Stefania (Author), Mancosu Cristina (Author), Lai Marina (Author), Melis Maria (Author), Schirru Lucia (Author), Fadda Elisabetta (Author), Solla Elisabetta (Author), Costa Gianna (Author), Orrù Valeria (Author), Motzo Costantino (Author), Moi Loredana (Author), Murru Daniela (Author), Zoledziewska Magdalena (Author), Deidda Elisabetta (Author), Murru Raffaele (Author), Zavattari Patrizia (Author), Pitzalis Maristella (Author), Chessa Margherita (Author), Ricciardi Rossella (Author), Lostia Stanislao (Author), Marinaro Anna (Author), Milia Anna (Author), Landis Novella (Author), Zedda Maria (Author), Whalen Michael B (Author), Santoni Federico (Author), Marrosu Maria (Author), Devoto Marcella (Author), Cucca Francesco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Mediterranean island of Sardinia has a strikingly high incidence of the autoimmune disorders Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Furthermore, the two diseases tend to be co-inherited in the same individuals and in...