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Lack of association of FcγRIIIb polymorphisms with systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis.
Rheumatology international - 1 Aug 2011
Yuan Hui, Ni Jin-Dong, Pan Hai-Feng, Li Lian-Hong, Feng Jin-Bao, Ye Dong-Qing
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease. Fcγ receptor genes have been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of SLE and lupus nephritis (LN). This study aims to assess the association between FcγRIIIb-NA1/NA2 polymorphism and the susceptibility to SLE and lupus nephritis. Relevant studies were identified from electronic databases. A meta-analysis was performed for...
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