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Population-specific association between ABCG2 variants and tophaceous disease in people with gout.
Arthritis research & therapy - 7 Mar 2017
He Wendy, Phipps-Green Amanda, Stamp Lisa K, Merriman Tony R, Dalbeth Nicola
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Tophi contribute to musculoskeletal disability, joint damage and poor health-related quality of life in people with gout. The aim of this study was to examine the role of SLC2A9 and ABCG2 variants in tophaceous disease in people with gout. METHODS: Participants (n = 1778) with gout fulfilling the 1977 American Rheumatism Association (ARA) classification criteria, who were recruited from primary and...
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