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Association of LILRA2 (ILT1, LIR7) splice site polymorphism with systemic lupus erythematosus and microscopic polyangiitis.
Genes and immunity - 1 Apr 2008
Mamegano K, Kuroki K, Miyashita R, Kusaoi M, Kobayashi S, Matsuta K, Maenaka K, Colonna M, Ozaki S, Hashimoto H, Takasaki Y, Tokunaga K, Tsuchiya N
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Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptors (LILRs) are inhibitory, stimulatory or soluble receptors encoded within the leukocyte receptor complex. Some LILRs are extensively polymorphic, and exhibit evidence for balancing selection and association with disease susceptibility. LILRA2 (LIR7/ILT1) is a...
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