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Association of TNF-α gene polymorphisms with the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in Han Chinese population from Hunan.
Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences - 1 Sept 2015
Li Fen, Xie Xi, Chen Jinwei, Gao Jiesheng, Lu Fanggen
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of TNF-α-308 gene polymorphism with the risk of RA in Hunan's Han Chinese population. METHODS: A total of 112 patients with RA from Han Chinese population in Hunan were recruited, along with 129 healthy controls. TNF-α-308 (rs1800629) gene polymorphisms were analyzed by PCR-RFLP. Serum levels of TNF-α were detected by ELISA. RESULTS: TNF-α-308 A allele carrier was 3.6% in...
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