Mannose-binding lectin deficiency and miscarriages in rheumatoid arthritis

Objective: To investigate the association between mannose-binding lectin (MBL) serum level and MBL2 polymorphisms, and the frequency of spontaneous miscarriages in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Methods: One hundred seventy seven women (mean age 50 years) with RA from Southern Brazil were studi...

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Main Authors: Juliana Z. Cieslinski, Isabela Goeldner, Thelma l. Skare, Renato Nisihara, Fabiana A. De Andrade, Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan, Iara Messias-Reason, Shirley R. R. Utiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-10-01
Series:Autoimmunity
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08916934.2017.1373765