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CTLA4 exon 1 polymorphism, rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune endocrinopathy

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  1. Musculoskeletal Research Group, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Framlington Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK

    Steven Young-Min

  2. Endocrinology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Framlington Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK

    Bijay Vaidya

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Young-Min, S., Vaidya, B. CTLA4 exon 1 polymorphism, rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune endocrinopathy. Clin Rheumatol 23, 568–569 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-004-0949-9

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