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A functional polymorphism of TIR-domain-containing adaptor protein is not associated with axial spondyloarthritis.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 May 2008
Cantaert T, Stone M A, ter Borg M, Mogg R, De Vries N, Wilson A G, Tak P P, Baeten D
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OBJECTIVE: A genetic variant of the toll-like receptor (TLR)2/4 adaptor protein TIRAP (single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) C539T) was identified in a UK and in several African populations. The heterozygous genotype of this SNP has been associated with protection from severe infections. This alle...
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