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MEFV gene variation R202Q is associated with metabolic syndrome.
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences - 1 Jul 2016
Balkarli A, Akyol M, Tepeli E, Elmas L, Cobankara V
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: MEFV (Mediterranean fever) gene encoding pyrin regulates inflammatory responses. It has been shown that MEFV gene variations are associated with higher acute phase responses and altered course in the different inflammatory diseases. MEFV gene variations may affect the course of metabolic syndrome components. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study included 50 patients with metabolic syndrome and 50 unrelated...
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