Article
PTPN22 1858C > T polymorphism and susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis update.
Autoimmunity - 1 Nov 2017
de Lima Suelen Cristina, Adelino José Eduardo, Crovella Sergio, de Azevedo Silva Jaqueline, Sandrin-Garcia Paula
Abstract excerpt
Studies performed in the past years showed PTNP22 1858 C > T (rs2476601) polymorphism as associated with systemic lupus erythematosus susceptibility, although conflicting findings are still found. In this context, a powerful statistical study, such as meta-analysis, is necessary to establish a consensus. The aim of this study was to evaluate association studies between the PTPN22 1858 C > T polymorphism and SLE...
Topics
- Alleles
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Humans
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Odds Ratio
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide