Polymorphisms in genes controlling inflammation and tissue repair in rheumatoid arthritis: a case control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Various cytokines and inflammatory mediators are known to be involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We hypothesized that polymorphisms in selected inflammatory response and tissue repair genes contribute to the su...

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Main Authors: de Vogel Lisette, van der Gaast-de Jongh Christa E, Houwing-Duistermaat Jeanine J, Hazes Mieke JMW, Emonts Marieke, Han Huub KH, Wouters Jacques MGW, Laman Jon D, Dolhain Radboud JEM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/36