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Large candidate gene association study reveals genetic risk factors and therapeutic targets for fibromyalgia.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Feb 2012
Smith Shad B, Maixner Dylan W, Fillingim Roger B, Slade Gary, Gracely Richard H, Ambrose Kirsten, Zaykin Dmitri V, Hyde Craig, John Sally, Tan Keith, Maixner William, Diatchenko Luda
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Fibromyalgia (FM) represents a complex disorder that is characterized by widespread pain and tenderness and is frequently accompanied by additional somatic and cognitive/affective symptoms. Genetic risk factors are known to contribute to the etiology of the syndrome. The aim of this study was to examine >350 genes for association with FM, using a large-scale candidate gene approach. METHODS: The study...
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