Can the Second to Fourth Digit Ratio (2D : 4D) Be a Marker to Determine Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity?
Objective. The length ratio of the index finger (2D) to the ring finger (4D) (2D : 4D ratio) is considered a biomarker of prenatal sex hormone exposure. The 2D : 4D ratio is influenced by prenatal androgen and estrogen levels. Because ankylosing spondylitis (AS) influences men more frequently and se...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4612370 |