Association study of MICA gene polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility in south Tunisian population

This study indicates the involvement of the MICA‐250 polymorphism in the genetic susceptibility and severity to RA and suggests that variations in MICA‐TM and MICA met129 val may have an effect on RA severity in our south Tunisian sample.

Source: International Journal of Immunogenetics - September 26, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Y. Achour, A. Kammoun, M. Ben Hamad, N. Mahfoudh, S. Chaabane, S. Marzouk, L. Keskes, L. Gaddour, Z. Bahloul, A. Maalej Tags: Original Article Source Type: research