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Association of MEFV gene mutations with rheumatoid factor levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research - 1 Mar 2013
Inanir Ahmet, Yigit Serbulent, Karakus Nevin, Tekin Saban, Rustemoglu Aydin
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease primarily affecting the joints. Arthritis disorders are associated with mutations of the Mediterranean fever (MEFV) gene. This gene has already been identified as being responsible for familial Mediterranean fever. The aim of this study was to explore the frequency and clinical significance of MEFV gene mutations in a cohort of Turkish patients...
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