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Unfaithful association of FCGR2B genetic polymorphisms with susceptibility to SLE.
Autoimmunity - 1 Feb 2009
Napolioni Valerio, Barucca Alessandra, Bolli Elisabetta, Concetti Antonio, Venanzi Franco Maria
Abstract excerpt
Correcting errors and proofreading are crucial in a post-genomic era, when DNA sequences are already part of an effective medical screening and treatments. SNPs genotyping of complex human genes can lead to questionable associations if not properly handled. Here, we report about a spurious (reitered) association between FCGR2B genetic polymorphisms and systemic lupus erythematosus.
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