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Association of the lipoprotein receptor-related protein 2 gene with gout and non-additive interaction with alcohol consumption.
Arthritis research & therapy - 4 Nov 2013
Rasheed Humaira, Phipps-Green Amanda, Topless Ruth, Hollis-Moffatt Jade E, Hindmarsh Jennie Harré, Franklin Christopher, Dalbeth Nicola, Jones Peter B, White Douglas H N, Stamp Lisa K, Merriman Tony R
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The T allele of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP: rs2544390) in lipoprotein receptor-related protein 2 (LRP2) is associated with higher serum urate and risk of gout in Japanese individuals. SNP rs2544390 also interacts with alcohol consumption in determining hyperuricemia in this population. We investigated the association of rs2544390 with gout, and interaction with all types of alcohol...
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