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CIITA is not associated with risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Genes and immunity - 1 Apr 2011
Bronson P G, Ramsay P P, Seldin M F, Gregersen P K, Criswell L A, Barcellos L F
Abstract excerpt
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II transactivator gene (CIITA) encodes an important transcription factor regulating genes required for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II MHC-restricted antigen presentation. MHC genes, particularly HLA class II, are strongly associated with risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Given the strong biological relationship between CIITA and HLA class II...
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