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Analysis of familial Mediterranean fever gene mutations in 202 patients with familial Mediterranean fever.
Genetic testing - 1 Sept 2008
Solak Mustafa, Yildiz Handen, Koken Resit, Erdogan Muggan, Eser Betul, Sen Tolga, Evirgen Neslihan, Erdem Solmaz, Arikan Eurim
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disorder, caused by mutations in MEFV gene that encodes pyrin protein. In this study, we analyzed the most common five mutations in MEFV gene of 202 patients who were diagnosed formerly as FMF according to Tel-Hashomer criteria. The results of genetical analysis, clinical symptoms, and demographical aspects of those patients were evaluated...
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