Article
Polymorphisms in the CTLA-4 gene and rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility: a meta-analysis.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jun 2012
Li Xiaobo, Zhang Cong, Zhang Jie, Zhang Yonggang, Wu Zhangjun, Yang Lian, Xiang Zhangpeng, Qi Zhanzhong, Zhang Xin, Xiao Xingqiong
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The +49A/G polymorphism and CT60 polymorphism in the CTLA-4 gene have been extensively examined for the association with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, results of different studies have been inconclusive. The aim of this study is to comprehensively evaluate the genetic risks of +49A/G and CT60 polymorphisms in the CTLA-4 gene for RA. METHODS: A meta-analysis was carried out to analyze the...
Topics
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- CTLA-4 Antigen
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Humans
- Polymorphism, Genetic
