Article
A meta-analysis of the association of IL-6 -174 G/C and -572 G/C polymorphisms with systemic lupus erythematosus risk.
Rheumatology international - 1 Feb 2014
Yang Zaixing, Liang Yan, Qin Baodong, Zhong Renqian
Abstract excerpt
The results from previous studies on association of IL-6 -174 G/C and -572 G/C polymorphisms with the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) remained inconsistent. Therefore, a meta-analysis was performed to assess the association between these two polymorphisms and SLE susceptibility. A literature-based search was conducted to identify all relevant studies. Pooled data were estimated by fixed- and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
