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Subclinical atherosclerosis profiles in rheumatoid arthritis and primary Sjögren's syndrome: the impact of BAFF genetic variations.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) - 1 Feb 2023
Kintrilis Nikolaos, Gravani Fotini, Rapti Anna, Papaioannou Myrto, Flessa Christina-Maria, Nezos Adrianos, Antypa Eleni, Papadaki Ioanna, Karageorgas Τheofanis, Moutsopoulos Haralampos M, Mavragani Clio P
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OBJECTIVES: RA and primary SS carry increased atherosclerotic risk, while B-cell activating factor holds a vital role in disease pathogenesis and atherosclerosis. We aimed to compare subclinical atherosclerosis profiles between the two clinical entities and define whether BAFF genetic variants alter atherosclerotic risk. METHODS: DNA from 166 RA, 148 primary SS patients and 200 healthy controls of similar age and...
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