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Does DNMT3B gene contribute the shared susceptibility to knee osteoarthritis and hip osteoarthritis?

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XK and HL conceived and discussed the letter. HZ and HL participated in the discussion. XK wrote the letter.

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Kang, X., Zhao, H., Lin, H. et al. Does DNMT3B gene contribute the shared susceptibility to knee osteoarthritis and hip osteoarthritis?. Rheumatol Int 40, 1011–1012 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-020-04585-6

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