Article
Polymorphisms in IRF5 and TYK2 Genes Are Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Chinese Han Population.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 15 Feb 2021
Peng Yuqin, Chen Bingqian, Sheng Xiaowen, Qian Yufeng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND The IRF5 and TYK2 gene polymorphisms are associated with autoimmune diseases. However, the relationship between the IRF5 and TYK2 gene polymorphisms and RA risk in the Chinese Han population was inconsistent. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 578 RA patients (case group) and 578 healthy controls (control group) were assessed in a case-control study. Genotyping of IRF5 (Exon 6 insertion/deletion (in/de),...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
