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MEFV gene mutations in Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
International journal of rheumatic diseases - 1 Jun 2013
Altug Umut, Ensari Cuneyt, Sayin Derya B, Ensari Arzu
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Coexistence of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) with various systemic vasculitides, including Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) and other inflammatory disorders has been reported and the MEFV gene has been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of this association. In the present study, the mutation rate of the MEFV gene in HSP and its association with the clinical course of the disease were...
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