Abstract:Purpose:The aim of this study was to explore the association between promotor polymorphisms in tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) gene and disease activity,clinical parameters and response to different treatments in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Materials and methods:We analyzed single nucleotide polymorphisms (-308,-238 and -857) in TNF-α gene in 65 patients with active RA who were treated with DMARD or anti-TNF therapy and in 70 control ones who had no rheumatologic problems.TNF-α genotyping were performed by… Show more
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