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Androgen receptor (CAG)n polymorphism and androgen levels in women with systemic lupus erythematosus and healthy controls.
Rheumatology international - 1 Aug 2013
Robeva Ralitsa, Tanev Dobromir, Andonova Silvia, Kirilov Georgi, Savov Alexey, Stoycheva Milena, Tomova Analia, Kumanov Philip, Rashkov Rasho, Kolarov Zlatimir
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that affects mainly females. Therefore, interrelations between the reproductive and immune system have been assumed. Considering the complex influence of hormones and receptors, we aimed to investigate the influence of androgens and androgen receptor (AR) polymorphism in women with SLE. One hundred and sixteen patients and 44 healthy women were...
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