The association of single nucleotide polymorphism of interleukin-21 gene and serum interleukin-21 levels with systemic lupus erythematosus
Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a common autoimmune disorder which commonly results from the combined effects of a large number of genes. Variations in the DNA sequence in the Interleukin-21 (IL-21) gene may lead to altered IL-21 production and/or activity which can affect an indiv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-04-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110863016300118 |