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The 423Q polymorphism of the X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis gene influences monocyte function and is associated with periodic fever.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Nov 2009
Ferretti Massimo, Gattorno Marco, Chiocchetti Annalisa, Mesturini Riccardo, Orilieri Elisabetta, Bensi Thea, Sormani Maria Pia, Cappellano Giuseppe, Cerutti Elisa, Nicola Stefania, Biava Alessandra, Bardelli Claudio, Federici Silvia, Ceccherini Isabella, Baldi Maurizia, Santoro Claudio, Dianzani Irma, Martini Alberto, Dianzani Umberto
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Hereditary periodic fever syndromes (HPFs) develop as a result of uncontrolled activation of the inflammatory response, with a substantial contribution from interleukin-1beta or tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha). The HPFs include familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever syndrome (HIDS), TNF receptor-associated syndrome (TRAPS), and cryopyrinopathies, which...
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