Abstract
Objective: The nonsynonymous polymorphism rs763361 of the CD226 gene, which encodes DNAX accessory molecule 1, which is involved in T cell costimulation pathways, has recently been identified as a genetic risk factor for autoimmunity. The purpose of this study was to test for association of the CD226 rs763361 polymorphism with systemic sclerosis (SSc) in European Caucasian populations. Methods: CD226 rs763361 was genotyped in 3,632 individuals, consisting of a discovery sample (991 SSc patients and 1,008 controls) and a replication sample (999 SSc patients and 634 controls). All study subjects.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Arthritis and Rheumatism |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 1097-1105 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0004-3591 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 04.2011 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)