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Association of the IRF5 rs2004640 polymorphism with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis.
Rheumatology international - 1 Nov 2013
Jia Xiuzhi, Hu Minghui, Lin Qingyuan, Ren Huan
Abstract excerpt
Several molecular epidemiological studies have been conducted in recent years to evaluate a possible association between the interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5) rs2004640 polymorphism and rheumatoid arthritis risk in diverse populations. However, the results remain conflicting rather than conclusive. Our aim was to assess associations of IRF5 gene polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis risk. Meta-analysis was...
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