Article
PTPN22 1858C>T polymorphism distribution in Europe and association with rheumatoid arthritis: case-control study and meta-analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Totaro Michele Ciro, Tolusso Barbara, Napolioni Valerio, Faustini Francesca, Canestri Silvia, Mannocci Alice, Gremese Elisa, Bosello Silvia Laura, Alivernini Stefano, Ferraccioli Gianfranco
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The PTPN22 rs2476601 polymorphism is associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); nonetheless, the association is weaker or absent in some southern European populations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between the PTPN22 rs2476601 polymorphism and RA in Italian subje...
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