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Systemic lupus erythematosus and toll-like receptor 9 polymorphisms: A meta-analysis of genetic association studies.
Lupus - 1 Jul 2023
Lee Young Ho, Song Gwan Gyu
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine whether polymorphisms in toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) contribute to vulnerability to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS: We searched the MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science databases for relevant articles. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the association between the TLR9 rs187084, rs352139, rs352140, and rs5743836 polymorphisms and SLE risk. RESULTS: A total...
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