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ArticleInternational journal of health sciences

Frequency of UCP2 45-bp Ins/Del polymorphism in Saudi population from Jazan area and its association with autoimmune hypothyroidism

Yahia A Kaabi, Abdullah S Mansor, Ashwag S Alfagih, Alhussain M Hakami, Mohammed A Summ, Yahia A Mjery, Mona N Alzughbi, Mahmoud M Habibullah

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Yahia A KaabiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah S MansorDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ashwag S AlfagihEndocrinology and Diabetes Center, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Alhussain M HakamiEndocrinology and Diabetes Center, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed A SummEndocrinology and Diabetes Center, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Yahia A MjeryDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mona N AlzughbiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mahmoud M HabibullahDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Jazan University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesAutoimmune hypothyroidism (AHT) is a common endocrine disorder. Although the exact cause of AHT is not yet understood, genetic factors may play a major role. Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is a member of mitochondrial protein family involved in the regulation of cellular metabolism. An important functional polymorphism in the

methodsIn this study, about 259 blood samples were collected from, patients with AHT and age-matched healthy control subjects. DNA was extracted for

resultsThe frequency of the

conclusionOur data revealed the distribution of the

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Autoimmune hypothyroidismSaudi Arabiauncoupling protein 2

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PMID32694967
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