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Association of interferon-induced helicase C domain (IFIH1) gene polymorphisms with systemic lupus erythematosus and a relevant updated meta-analysis.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 24 Oct 2016
Silva J De Azevedo, Lima S C, Addobbati C, Moura R, Brandão L A Cavalcanti, Pancoto J A Trés, Donadi E A, Crovella S, Sandrin-Garcia P
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder presenting heterogeneous clinical manifestations. A number of genes involved in SLE susceptibility are related to the type I interferon (IFN) pathway. IFN mediates innate immune responses and its increased levels contribute to the breakdown of peripheral tolerance. Interferon-induced helicase C domain 1 (IFIH1) activates and modulates IFN...
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