Association of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) −308A/G (rs1800629) gene polymorphism with carotid artery atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Association of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) −308A/G (rs1800629) gene polymorphism with carotid artery atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Background: Increased coronary artery atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may cause significant mortality. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a potent proinflammatory cytokine that has been involved in RA pathogenesis and atherosclerosis. Aim of the work: To determine the association between TN...

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Main Authors: Rasha M. Fawzy, Gamal A. Hammad, Samy E. Egila, Amira N. Elkasas, Nehad A. Fouad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:Egyptian Rheumatologist
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110116420300533

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