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PTPN22 gene polymorphism in Behçet's disease.
Tissue antigens - 1 Nov 2007
Sahin N, Bicakcigil M, Atagunduz P, Direskeneli H, Saruhan-Direskeneli G
Abstract excerpt
A functional single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of PTPN22 gene encoding the protein tyrosine phosphatase has been reported to be associated with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and type I diabetes. PTPN22 R620W polymorphism has a wide variation of allelic frequencies among different populations. This polymorphism is investigated in Turkish patients with Behçet's...
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