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Genetic determinants in hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia: role of polymorphic variants of BAFF promoter and Fcγ receptors.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 May 2011
Gragnani Laura, Piluso Alessia, Giannini Carlo, Caini Patrizio, Fognani Elisa, Monti Monica, Petrarca Antonio, Ranieri Jessica, Razzolini Giulia, Froio Valentina, Laffi Giacomo, Zignego Anna Linda
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC) is a hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related immune complex disorder. Only some HCV-infected patients develop MC, which suggests that the genetic background of the host plays a key role. This study was undertaken to evaluate the contribution of host genetic factors in the pathogenesis of HCV-associated MC (HCV-MC) by analyzing allelic variants of low-affinity Fcγ receptor (FcγR)...
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