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Effect of FCGR polymorphism on the occurrence of late-onset neutropenia and flare-free survival in rheumatic patients treated with rituximab.
Arthritis research & therapy - 7 Mar 2017
Ajeganova Sofia, Tesfa Daniel, Hägglund Hans, Fadeel Bengt, Vedin Inger, Zignego Anna Linda, Palmblad Jan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The causes and mechanisms of late-onset neutropenia (LON) following rituximab treatment in patients with rheumatic diseases are not known. In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of established Fcγ receptor gene (FCGR) polymorphisms and B-cell-activating factor (BAFF) gene promoter polymorphisms for the development of LON and for the efficacy of rituximab in patients with rheumatic diseases....
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