Methylation Pattern of the SOCS3 and IL6R Promoters in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) plays an essential function in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), mainly through its proinflammatory effect, which may lead to joint destruction. The genes encoding IL-6 receptor (IL6R) and suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) play a key role in the IL-6 signali...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8394659 |