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IL-1B and IL-1RN gene polymorphisms in rheumatoid arthritis: relationship with protein plasma levels and response to therapy.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jul 2006
Tolusso Barbara, Pietrapertosa Donatello, Morelli Alessia, De Santis Maria, Gremese Elisa, Farina Giuseppina, Carniello Siro Giorgio, Del Frate Marino, Ferraccioli Gianfranco
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OBJECTIVES: To analyze the association of interleukin (IL-1) gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to, and severity of, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, comparing them with the genotype distribution in healthy controls. Also, to assess the influence of IL1-B and IL1RN gene polymorphism on IL-1beta/IL-1Ra plasma levels and response to therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We tested the allelic distribution of IL-1B...
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