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The contribution of SAA1 polymorphisms to Familial Mediterranean fever susceptibility in the Japanese population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Migita Kiyoshi, Agematsu Kazunaga, Masumoto Junya, Ida Hiroaki, Honda Seiyo, Jiuchi Yuka, Izumi Yasumori, Maeda Yumi, Uehara Ritei, Nakamura Yoshikazu, Koga Tomohiro, Kawakami Atsushi, Nakashima Munetoshi, Fujieda Yuichiro, Nonaka Fumiaki, Eguchi Katsumi, Furukawa Hiroshi, Nakamura Tadashi, Nakamura Minoru, Yasunami Michio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) has traditionally been considered to be an autosomal-recessive disease, however, it has been observed that substantial numbers of patients with FMF possess only 1 demonstrable MEFV mutation. The clinical profile of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) may be influenced by MEFV allelic heterogeneity and other genetic and/or environmental factors....
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