Identification of MAMDC1 as a candidate susceptibility gene for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
BACKGROUND: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder with multiple susceptibility genes. We have previously reported suggestive linkage to the chromosomal region 14q21-q23 in Finnish SLE families. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Genetic fine mapping of this region in the same family...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2009
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