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Association study of 3 rheumatoid arthritis risk loci in systemic sclerosis in European Caucasian population.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology - 1 Jan 2000
Coustet Baptiste, Dieude Philippe, Wipft Julien, Avouac Jerome, Hachulla Eric, Diot Elisabeth, Cracowski Jean-Luc, Tiev Kiet-Phong, Sibilia Jean, Mouthon Luc, Frances Camille, Amoura Zahir, Carpentier Patrick, Meyer Olivier, Kahan Andre, Boileau Catherine, Allanore Yannick
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INTRODUCTION: Accumulating evidences show that shared autoimmunity is critical for the pathogenesis of many inflammatory rheumatic conditions. Specific phenotype could arise from specific genes, and/or combination of genetic factors and environment. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) belongs to connective...
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