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Autoimmune disease associated IFIH1 single nucleotide polymorphism related with IL-18 serum levels in Chinese systemic lupus erythematosus patients.
Scientific reports - 21 Jun 2018
Zhang Junlong, Liu Xinle, Meng Yanming, Wu Hengxu, Wu Yongkang, Yang Bin, Wang Lanlan
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has heterogeneous clinical manifestations. IFIH1 (interferon induced with helicase C domain 1) as one of antiviral helicase genes mediating type I interferon production, plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of SLE. The gene variants in IFIH1 could abnormally activate antiviral defenses and increased type I interferon signaling. The present study aimed to validate...
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