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Single-nucleotide polymorphisms of the interleukin-18 gene promoter region in rheumatoid arthritis patients: protective effect of AA genotype.
Tissue antigens - 1 Dec 2003
Sivalingam S P, Yoon K H, Koh D R, Fong K Y
Abstract excerpt
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic arthritic condition that can lead to deformities and disabilities. Although numerous studies reported the association of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1*04 and RA, other genes, e.g. cytokines genes, may contribute towards disease susceptibility. Interleukin-18 (IL-18) is a proinflammatory cytokine postulated to play a role in the acute and chronic inflammatory phases of...
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