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Common MEFV mutations and polymorphisms in an elderly population: an association with E148Q polymorphism and rheumatoid factor levels.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology - 1 Jan 2000
Turanli E T, Beger T, Erdincler D, Curgunlu A, Karaman S, Karaca E, Dasdemir S, Bolayirli M, Yazici H
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OBJECTIVES: To analyse the most common MEFV (Mediterranean fever gene) mutations and polymorphisms in an elderly population free of chronic inflammatory disease (n=164), and explore possible associations between hsCRP (high sensitive C-reactive protein) and RF (rheumatoid factor) levels with MEFV mutations and polymorphisms. METHODS: An elderly group free of chronic inflammatory disease was chosen among the...
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