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Association between MEFV Mutations M694V and M680I and Behçet's Disease: A Meta-Analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Wu Ziyan, Zhang Shulan, Li Jing, Chen Si, Li Ping, Sun Fei, Wen Xiaoting, Zheng Wenjie, Zhang Fengchun, Li Yongzhe
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Several studies have identified an association between Behçet's disease (BD) and mutations in the Mediterranean fever (MEFV) gene, which was originally linked to the autosomal recessive disease, Familial Mediterranean fever. However, no consensus has been reached. Here, a meta-analysis was conducted on published data to comprehensively evaluate this relationship. METHODS: Literature searches were...
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