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Genes and Sjögren's syndrome.
Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America - 1 Nov 2008
Cobb Beth L, Lessard Christopher J, Harley John B, Moser Kathy L
Abstract excerpt
The evidence for a strong genetic component conferring susceptibility to primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is mounting. Several associations with SS have been reported and provide evidence that the HLA region harbors important susceptibility loci and that multiple genes outside the HLA region play a role. Genetic discovery lags behind success observed in related autoimmune diseases. Identifying genetic factors that...
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