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Fc gamma RIIa polymorphism in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 Dec 1997
Smyth L J, Snowden N, Carthy D, Papasteriades C, Hajeer A, Ollier W E
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OBJECTIVES: Polymorphism of the phagocyte IgG receptor Fc gamma RIIa may modulate immune complex mediated inflammation, particularly when immune complexes contain IgG2. Previous studies suggest that this polymorphism may be an important risk factor for lupus nephritis. Fc gamma RIIa is biallelic,...
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