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C-reactive protein gene polymorphisms (rs1205) in Asian Indian patients with Takayasu arteritis: Associations and phenotype correlations.
International journal of rheumatic diseases - 1 Mar 2018
Nair Aswin M, Goel Ruchika, Hindhumati Mohan, Shah Krati, Chandana Puneet, Jayaseelan Visalakshi, Jayakanthan Kabeerdoss, Joseph George, Danda Sumita, Danda Debashish
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Normal C-reactive protein (CRP) in active Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a dilemma. We attempted to validate our pilot study finding of rs1205 in CRP gene being protective against TA. METHODS: Genomic DNA of 104 patients and 185 sex-matched healthy controls were genotyped for rs1205 by Taqman assay. Clinical details, demography, angiographic and activity scores (Indian Takayasu arteritis score...
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