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FCGR3A and FCGR3B copy number variations are risk factors for sarcoidosis.
Human genetics - 1 Jul 2016
Wu Jianming, Li Yunfang, Guan Weihua, Viken Kevin, Perlman David M, Bhargava Maneesh
Abstract excerpt
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder that causes significant morbidity. Genetic factors contribute to sarcoidosis risks. In this study, we investigated whether copy number variations (CNVs) of FCGR3A (coding for FcγRIIIA) and FCGR3B (coding for FcγRIIIB) genes are associated with sarcoidosis susceptibility and whether the expressions of FcγRIIIA on NK cells and FcγRIIIB on neutrophils are altered...
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