Abstract
The PTPN22 rs2476601 polymorphism is associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); nonetheless, the association is weaker or absent in some southern European populations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between the PTPN22 rs2476601 polymorphism and RA in Italian subjects and to compare our results with those of other European countries, carrying out a meta-analysis of European data.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | e24292-e24292 |
Rivista | PLoS One |
Volume | 6 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2011 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Case-Control Studies
- Europe
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Geography
- Greece
- Humans
- Italy
- Middle Aged
- Mutation Rate
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 22
- Spain
- Tunisia
- Turkey