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Association of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist intron 2 variable number of tandem repeats polymorphism with vitiligo susceptibility in Gujarat population.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology - 1 Jan 2000
Singh Mala, Mansuri Mohmmad Shoab, Jadeja Shahnawaz D, Marfatia Yogesh S, Begum Rasheedunnisa
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BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is a multifactorial, polygenic, autoimmune skin disorder caused by selective destruction of melanocytes. Interleukin 1 receptor antagonist intron 2 polymorphism was found to be associated with various autoimmune disorders. AIMS: We aimed to investigate the association of interleukin 1 receptor antagonist intron 2 variable number of tandem repeats polymorphism (rs2234663) with vitiligo to...
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