Search for dissertations about: "Gudlaug"

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2. 1. Genetic Variation and Expression of the IRF5 Gene in Autoimmune Diseases

   Author : Gudlaug Thora Kristjansdottir; Ann-Christine Syvänen; Lars Rönnblom; Gunnel Nordmark; Unnur Þorsteinsdóttir; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medical genetics; Medicinsk genetik; Genetics; genetik;

   Abstract : The interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5) gene encodes a transcription factor that plays an important role in the innate as well as in the cell-mediated immune response. The IRF5 gene has received considerable attention since it was shown to be associated with two autoimmune diseases; systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). READ MORE