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HLA-DRB1 and -DQB1 alleles and gene polymorphisms of selected cytokines in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Rheumatology international - 1 Nov 2005
Hrycek Antoni, Siekiera Urszula, Cieślik Paweł, Szkróbka Witold
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic profiles of selected cytokines (transforming growth factor beta 1, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-6, interferon gamma, and interleukin-10) in systemic lupus erythematosus and the contributions of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 and -DQB1 alleles to susceptibility for this disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study was carried out in 24...
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