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Mutations of the cystic fibrosis gene in patients with bronchiectasis associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 Apr 2011
Puéchal Xavier, Bienvenu Thierry, Génin Emmanuelle, Berthelot Jean-Marie, Sibilia Jean, Gaudin Philippe, Marcelli Christian, Lasbleiz Sandra, Michou Laëtitia, Cornélis François, Kahan André, Dusser Daniel J
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OBJECTIVES: In cystic fibrosis, mutations of the CFTR gene lead to diffuse bronchiectasis (DB). DB is also associated with other diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in which the role of genetic factors in the predisposition to DB remains unclear. METHODS: A family-based association study...
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