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Polymorphisms of RAD51B are associated with rheumatoid arthritis and erosion in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Scientific reports - 31 Mar 2017
Zhi Liqiang, Yao Shuxin, Ma Wenlong, Zhang Weijie, Chen Honggan, Li Meng, Ma Jianbing
Abstract excerpt
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common, chronic autoimmune disease affecting 0.5-1.0% of adults worldwide, including approximately 4.5-5.0 million patients in China. The genetic etiology and pathogenesis of RA have not yet been fully elucidated. Recently, one new RA susceptibility gene (RAD51B) has been identified in Korean and European populations. In this study, we designed a two-stage case-control study to...
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