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Toll-like receptor 4 gene polymorphism and giant cell arteritis susceptibility: a cumulative meta-analysis.
Autoimmunity reviews - 1 Oct 2011
Alvarez-Rodriguez Lorena, Muñoz Cacho Pedro, Lopez-Hoyos Marcos, Beares Ignacio, Mata Cristina, Calvo-Alen Jaime, Villa Ignacio, Martinez-Taboada Victor Manuel
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 (+896 A/G) gene polymorphism has been reported to be associated with susceptibility to giant cell arteritis (GCA) with inconsistent results. To provide a more definitive conclusion, a cumulative meta-analysis of the association of TLR4 (+896 A/G) polymorphism with GCA susceptibility combining previous studies was performed. METHODS: The cumulative meta-analysis included 3...
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