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Single-nucleotide polymorphisms of MAMDC1 are associated with rash and photosensitivity, but not disease risk, of systemic lupus erythematosus in Chinese mainland population.
Clinical rheumatology - 1 Oct 2011
Wu Qi, Yu Bo, Chen Yuewen, Shao Yong, Zhang Jie, Zhong Qili, Peng Xi, Yang Hong, Hu Xiaoping, Chen Bancheng, Guan Ming, Wan Jun, Zhang Wei
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex immune disease affected by both genetic dispositions and environmental factors. Recently, the polymorphisms in MAMDC1 gene have been reported to associate with disease risk of SLE in European population. However, whether this association is replicated in Chinese population is unknown yet. A total of 491 SLE patients and 533 controls were recruited. Unlabeled...
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