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ERAP1 genetic variations associated with HLA-B27 interaction and disease severity of syndesmophytes formation in Taiwanese ankylosing spondylitis.
Arthritis research & therapy - 25 May 2012
Wang Chin-Man, Ho Huei-Huang, Chang Su-Wei, Wu Yeong-Jian Jan, Lin Jing-Chi, Chang Pi-Yueh, Wu Jianming, Chen Ji-Yih
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INTRODUCTION: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a familial, heritable disease specified by syndesmophyte formation leading to an ankylosed spine. Endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 1 (ERAP1) genetic variations have been widely proved to be associated with AS in several ethnic populations. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ERAP1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with AS...
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