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FCGR3B copy number loss rather than gain is a risk factor for systemic lupus erythematous and lupus nephritis: a meta-analysis.
International journal of rheumatic diseases - 1 May 2015
Yuan Jin, Zhao Dongbao, Wu Lijun, Xu Xia, Pang Yafei, Zhang Jun, Ma Yanyun, Liu Jie, Wang Jiucun
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Some studies have been performed to elucidate the association between Fc gamma receptor 3B (FCGR3B) copy number (CN) and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and/or lupus nephritis (LN), yet the results remain conflicting. Therefore, we have undertaken a systematic review of all the studies published and carried out a meta-analysis to obtain a better understanding of the role of FCGR3B CN in the...
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