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The genetics of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: what is new in 2010?
Current rheumatology reports - 1 Apr 2010
Angeles-Han Sheila, Prahalad Sampath
Abstract excerpt
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most common cause of chronic arthritis in children, is believed to be influenced by genetic factors. Recent studies on the genetics of JIA have not only validated proposed genetic associations but have also led to the recognition of novel genetic associations. Studies of specific genes have been modeled on the premise of shared autoimmunity, wherein genetic variants that...
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