Galectin-9 gene (LGALS9) polymorphisms are associated with rheumatoid arthritis in Brazilian patients.

Galectin-9 gene (LGALS9) polymorphisms are associated with rheumatoid arthritis in Brazilian patients.

<h4>Introduction</h4>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by synovial inflammation and hyperplasia, as well as cartilage and bone destruction. Several proteins are associated with the pathogenesis of the disease. Galectin-9 belongs to the family of lect...

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Main Authors: Kamila de Melo Vilar, Michelly Cristiny Pereira, Andrea Tavares Dantas, Moacyr Jesus Barreto de Melo Rêgo, Ivan da Rocha Pitta, Ângela Luzia Branco Pinto Duarte, Maira Galdino da Rocha Pitta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223191

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