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Role of the promoter polymorphism IL-6 -174G/C in dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2013
Hristova Maria, Dourmishev Lyubomir, Kamenarska Zornitsa, Nikolova Svetla, Kaneva Radka, Vinkov Anton, Baleva Marta, Monova Daniela, Mitev Vanio
Abstract excerpt
The promoter polymorphism -174G/C within the interleukin-6 gene (IL-6) has been reported to have a functional importance through the modulation of IL-6 gene expression in vitro and in vivo. IL-6 is thought to play an important role in autoimmune diseases and the effect of its receptor inhibitor-tocilizumab-has been recently studied. The aim of this case-control study was to investigate the association between the...
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