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The carrier rate and spectrum of MEFV gene mutations in central and southeastern European populations.
Clinical and experimental rheumatology - 1 Jan 2000
Debeljak Maruša, Toplak Nataša, Abazi Nora, Szabados Beatrix, Mulaosmanović Velma, Radović Jelena, Perko Daša, Vojnović Jelena, Constantin Tamas, Kuzmanovska Dafina, Avčin Tadej
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal-recessive disorder caused by mutations in MEFV gene. Eastern Mediterranean populations have the highest number of carriers, whereas western Mediterranean populations are less frequently affected. The aim of this study was to determine the carrier rate and spectrum of MEFV gene mutations in apparently healthy populations and in suspected FMF patients...
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