The association of polymorphisms in TNF and ankylosing spondylitis in common population: a meta-analysis

ConclusionsOur meta-analysis suggests that TNF- α polymorphisms at positions − 238, − 308, − 850, − 1031 and rs769178 could have an influence on ankylosing spondylitis susceptibility in the total population. But there is no association of the TNF-376, TNF-857, TNF-863 polymorphisms with ankylosing spondylitis. Some results in the subgroups are not consistent with those in the total population.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research