Genetic epidemiology of rheumatoid disease.

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.bmb.a072960

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Genetic epidemiology of rheumatoid disease.

British medical bulletin - 1 Apr 1995

Ollier W E, MacGregor A

Abstract excerpt

The aetiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has both genetic and environmental origins. However, the relationship of these with each other and with RA disease is complicated as both genes and environment may be protective or render individuals susceptible. Diagnostic certainty and disease heteroge...

Topics

Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Diseases in Twins
Dosage Compensation, Genetic
Female
Gene Rearrangement
Genetic Heterogeneity
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
HLA Antigens
Humans
Male
Sex Factors
Twin Studies as Topic

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