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Identification of AF4/FMR2 family, member 3 (AFF3) as a novel rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility locus and confirmation of two further pan-autoimmune susceptibility genes.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Jul 2009
Barton Anne, Eyre Steve, Ke Xiayi, Hinks Anne, Bowes John, Flynn Edward, Martin Paul, Wilson Anthony G, Morgan Ann W, Emery Paul, Steer Sophia, Hocking Lynne J, Reid David M, Harrison Pille, Wordsworth Paul, Thomson Wendy, Worthington Jane
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The concept of susceptibility genes common to different autoimmune diseases is now firmly established with previous studies demonstrating overlap of loci conferring susceptibility to type 1 diabetes (T1D) with both Coeliac disease and multiple sclerosis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an archetypal...
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