Association of IL-18 polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis.

doi:10.4238/gmr.15017389

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Association of IL-18 polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis.

Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 22 Jan 2016

Li L L, Deng X F, Li J P, Ning N, Hou X L, Chen J L

Abstract excerpt

Interleukin-18 (IL-18), an important proinflammatory cytokine, has been reported to play a potential pathological role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Results from previous studies on the association between IL-18 polymorphisms and RA are conflicting. To clarify this, an updated meta-analysis of all available studies on IL-18 polymorphisms and RA was conducted. Eligible articles were identified by searching...

Topics

Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Asian People
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Interleukin-18
Odds Ratio
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
White People

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PMID: 26909913
DOI: 10.4238/gmr.15017389

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