Confirmation of the genetic association of <it>CTLA4 </it>and <it>PTPN22 </it>with ANCA-associated vasculitis

• Autores principales: Watts Richard A (Autor), Harper Lorraine (Autor), Williams Julie (Autor), Niederer Heather A (Autor), Carr Edward J (Autor), Lyons Paul A (Autor), Smith Kenneth GC (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The genetic contribution to the aetiology of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is not well defined. Across different autoimmune diseases some genes with immunomodulatory roles, such as <it>...