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Association analysis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis genetic susceptibility factors in Estonian patients.
Clinical rheumatology - 1 Oct 2021
Nikopensius Tiit, Niibo Priit, Haller Toomas, Jagomägi Triin, Voog-Oras Ülle, Tõnisson Neeme, Metspalu Andres, Saag Mare, Pruunsild Chris
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BACKGROUND: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic condition of childhood. Genetic association studies have revealed several JIA susceptibility loci with the strongest effect size observed in the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) region. Genome-wide association studies have augmented the number of JIA-associated loci, particularly for non-HLA genes. The aim of this study was to...
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