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Association between rs1800795 polymorphisms in the interleukin-6 gene and vasculitis: A meta-analysis.
Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and diffuse lung diseases : official journal of WASOG - 1 Jan 2019
Jung Jae Hyun, Seok Hongdeok, Choi Sung Jae, Song Gwan Gyu, Han Youngjin
Abstract excerpt
Interleukin (IL)-6 is associated with the development and progression of vasculitis, and inhibitors of this cytokine are used to treat this disease. Polymorphisms of the promoter region of IL-6 are associated with the production and expression of IL-6. The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of eligible studies to derive a precise estimate of the association between IL6 polymorphisms and...
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