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The association between BANK1 and TNFAIP3 gene polymorphisms and systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Apr 2011
Fan Y, Tao J-H, Zhang L-P, Li L-H, Ye D-Q
Abstract excerpt
The past decade has witnessed hundreds of reports declaring or not being able to replicable genetic association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) susceptibility. BANK1 is a gene that encodes a B-cell-specific scaffold protein and its activation can affect B-cell-receptor-induced calcium mobilization from intracellular calcium stores. TNFAIP3 encodes the ubiquitin-modifying enzyme, also known as A20, which...
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