Article
Genetic variation at IL12B, IL23R and IL23A is associated with psoriasis severity, psoriatic arthritis and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Journal of dermatological science - 1 Sept 2014
Eirís Noemí, González-Lara Leire, Santos-Juanes Jorge, Queiro Rubén, Coto Eliecer, Coto-Segura Pablo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Common DNA variants in IL12B, IL23R and IL23A have been associated with an increased susceptibility to psoriasis (Ps) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Metabolic comorbidities and cardiovascular risk factors have also been associated to both Ps and PsA. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) previously linked to Ps (IL12B rs6887695 and rs3212227, IL23R rs2201841 and...
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