Influence of +299G>A and +62G˃A resistin gene promoter variants on cardiovascular risk in Egyptian women with systemic lupus erythematosus

ConclusionResistin +299G/A gene polymorphisms especially the AA genotype and A allele may play an important role in pathogenesis and activity of SLE as well as susceptibility to develop CVD in Egyptian population.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research