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Association of STAT4 polymorphism with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Jan 2010
Ji Jong Dae, Lee Won Jin, Kong Kyoung Ae, Woo Jin Hyun, Choi Seong Jae, Lee Young Ho, Song Gwan Gyu
Abstract excerpt
STAT4 is a transcription factor that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Recently, several reports has documented that a STAT4 haplotype is associated with RA, SLE and Sjogren's syndrome. To summarize and review these findings, we conducted a meta-analysis of all relevant reports published before September 2008. Studies on STAT4 rs7574865...
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