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Association of PELI1 polymorphisms in systemic lupus erythematosus susceptibility in a Chinese population.
Lupus - 1 Sept 2015
Chen F-R, Zhai Z-F, Shi X-W, Feng L, Zhong B-Y, Yan W-J, Wang H, Chen Y, You Y, Luo N, Zhang D-M, Hao F
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OBJECTIVE: Studies in animal models have indicated that Pellino 1 is involved in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The current study was designed to determine whether PELI1 confers genetic susceptibility to SLE in humans, as assessed in a Chinese Han population. METHODS: Blood samples were drawn from patients diagnosed with SLE and healthy volunteers. Three single...
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