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MBD4 gene is associated with rheumatoid arthritis in Chinese patients in Taiwan.
Rheumatology international - 1 Jan 2012
Huang Chung-Ming, Huang Po-Hao, Chen Chi-Lan, Wan Lei, Tsai Chang-Hai, Liu Su-Ching, Huang Wen-Liang, Tsai Fuu-Jen
Abstract excerpt
This study examines whether or not MBD4 polymorphism is a marker for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) susceptibility or severity for Chinese patients in Taiwan. This study included 193 patients with RA, while 190 unrelated healthy individuals living in Central Taiwan served as controls. The relationship between MBD4 polymorphism and clinical manifestations of RA was evaluated. For the genotype and allelic frequency of...
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