Meta-analysis of the association of IL1-RN variable number of tandem repeats polymorphism with osteoarthritis risk.
CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis showed that IL1-RN VNTR polymorphism may increase the susceptibility to OA. More studies with detailed information are needed to validate our conclusion.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, diagnostic study.
PMID: 31444012 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xu B, Shi XQ, Xing RL, Xiao YC, Wu P, Wang PM Tags: Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Source Type: research