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Novel genetic association of the VTCN1 region with rheumatoid arthritis.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 Apr 2012
Daha Nina A, Lie Benedicte A, Trouw L A, Stoeken Gerrie, Schonkeren Joris J M, Ding Bo, Kvien Tore K, Schilham Marco W, Padyukov Leonid, Huizinga T W J, Toes Rene
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OBJECTIVE: Based upon findings in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, the genetic contribution of the VTCN1 region to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) susceptibility and anticitrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) status was investigated. VTCN1 is known to play a pivotal role in regulation of the immune system and, in soluble form, has previously been associated with higher disease activity. METHODS: Ten VTCN1 polymorphisms...
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