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IRF5 rs2004640-T allele, the new genetic factor for systemic lupus erythematosus, is not associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 Jun 2007
Garnier Sophie, Dieudé Philippe, Michou Laetitia, Barbet Sandra, Tan Alice, Lasbleiz Sandra, Bardin Thomas, Prum Bernard, Cornélis François
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BACKGROUND: Recently, a new genetic factor within the interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5) gene was demonstrated for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) through linkage and association: the rs2004640-T allele. IRF5 is involved in the production of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cytokines, and SLE alre...
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