Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) promoter polymorphisms in various ethnic groups of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

The regulatory region of the corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) is highly conserved and plays a crucial role in the response of the organism to stress. Release of CRH initiates a cascade of events leading to the release of cortisone and the regulation of inflammatory and immune events. OBJECTIVE:...

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Main Authors: Baerwald, C, Mok, C, Tickly, M, Lau, C, Wordsworth, B, Ollier, B, Panayi, G, Lanchbury, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2000