Association Between TNF-α Promoter -308 A/G Polymorphism and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Susceptibility: A Case-Control Study and Meta-Analysis.

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The tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) promoter -308 A/G polymorphism plays an important role in the aetiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Several studies have estimated the association between TNF-α -308 A/G and SLE risk. However, results were inconsistent. A case-control study was carried out to explore the association between TNF-α -308 A/G and the SLE risk in a Chinese Han population. Meta-analysis...

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