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Investigation of the association between Rho/Rho-kinase gene polymorphisms and systemic sclerosis.
Rheumatology international - 1 Mar 2016
Pehlivan Yavuz, Yolbas Servet, Cetin Gozde Yıldırım, Alibaz-Oner Fatma, Cagatay Yonca, Yilmaz Neslihan, Oztuzcu Serdar, Donmez Salim, Ozgen Metin, Koca Suleyman Serdar, Pamuk Omer Nuri, Sayarlıoglu Mehmet, Kisacik Bunyamin, Direskeneli Haner, Demiryurek Abdullah Tuncay, Onat Ahmet Mesut
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a disease characterized by inflammation, vascular abnormalities and fibrosis. The role of Rho/Rho-kinase pathway was demonstrated in the pathogenesis of fibrosis, inflammation and vascular abnormalities. This study was aimed to investigate the relation between SSc and Rho/Rho-kinase gene polymorphisms. The study included 339 patients with SSc and 302 healthy subjects who were...
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