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Mutational spectrum in the MEFV and TNFRSF1A genes in patients suffering from AA amyloidosis and recurrent inflammatory attacks.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Jul 2002
Dodé Catherine, Hazenberg Bouke P C, Pêcheux Christophe, Cattan Daniel, Moulin Bruno, Barthélémy Anne, Gubler Marie-Claire, Delpech Marc, Grateau Gilles
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Among hereditary fevers characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and organ localized inflammation, familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), and tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily 1A (TNFRSF1A) receptor associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) are diseases with identified genes that can be associated with renal amyloidosis of the AA type. In this study we have characterized FMF and TRAPS genotypes...
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