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Association of the 3050G>C polymorphism in the cyclooxygenase 2 gene with systemic sarcoidosis.
Archives of medical research - 1 Jul 2008
Lopez-Campos José Luis, Rodriguez-Rodriguez D, Rodriguez-Becerra E, Michavila I Alfageme, Guerra J Fernandez, Hernandez F J García, Casanova A, de Córdoba Gamero J Fernández, Ortiz A Romero, Arellano-Orden E, Montes-Worboys A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We investigated the potential association between cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) gene polymorphisms and clinical manifestations of sarcoidosis. METHODS: This observational cross-sectional study involved seven hospitals in Spain. We diagnosed patients with sarcoidosis according to the International Criteria. The following variables were recorded: age, gender, initial diagnostic methods, serum...
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