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TNF-α gene polymorphisms and juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Influence on disease outcome and therapeutic response.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Aug 2015
Scardapane Alessandra, Ferrante Rossella, Nozzi Manuela, Savino Alessandra, Antonucci Ivana, Dadorante Vincenzo, Balsamo Michela, Stuppia Liborio, Chiarelli Francesco, Breda Luciana
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the genetic contribution of TNF-α gene polymorphisms on the disease course and therapeutic response in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS: 74 Caucasian patients with JIA were recruited with a control group of 77 healthy children. DNA was extracted for analysis of TNF-α gene promoter polymorphisms at positions -163, -244, -238, -376, and -308. RESULTS: No SNPs at...
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