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Genetically determined high activities of the TNF-alpha, IL23/IL17, and NFkB pathways were associated with increased risk of ankylosing spondylitis.
BMC medical genetics - 12 Sept 2018
Sode Jacob, Bank Steffen, Vogel Ulla, Andersen Paal Skytt, Sørensen Signe Bek, Bojesen Anders Bo, Andersen Malene Rohr, Brandslund Ivan, Dessau Ram Benny, Hoffmann Hans Jürgen, Glintborg Bente, Hetland Merete Lund, Locht Henning, Heegaard Niels Henrik, Andersen Vibeke
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BACKGROUND: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) results from the combined effects of susceptibility genes and environmental factors. Polymorphisms in genes regulating inflammation may explain part of the heritability of AS. METHODS: Using a candidate gene approach in this case-control study, 51 mainly functional single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes regulating inflammation were assessed in 709 patients with AS...
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