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PlA1/A2 polymorphism of the platelet glycoprotein receptor IIIA and risk of cranial ischemic complications in giant cell arteritis.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Oct 2007
Salvarani Carlo, Casali Bruno, Farnetti Enrico, Pipitone Nicolò, Formisano Debora, Nicoli Davide, Macchioni PierLuigi, Cimino Luca, Bajocchi GianLuigi, Grazia Catanoso Maria, Restuccia Giovanna, Ghinoi Alessandra, Boiardi Luigi
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate potential associations of the PlA1/A2 polymorphism of the platelet glycoprotein IIIa (GPIIIa) gene with susceptibility to, and clinical expression of, giant cell arteritis (GCA). METHODS: One hundred forty patients with biopsy-proven GCA who were residents of Reggio Emil...
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