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From: Mannan Binding Lectin (MBL) genotypes coding for high MBL serum levels are associated with rheumatoid factor negative rheumatoid arthritis in never smokers

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Risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in subjects exposed to different combinations of cigarette smoking status (never or ever smoker), MBL-high genotype, and the 'shared epitope'. Subjects were stratified by the presence of rheumatoid factor (a,b) or anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (c,d). Risk is calculated as odds ratios by using logistic regression adjusted for age, sex, and geographic location. *Significant 95% confidence interval. ACPA, anti-citrullinated peptide antibody; MBL, mannan-binding lectin; RF, rheumatoid factor; SE, shared epitope.

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Arthritis Research & Therapy

ISSN: 1478-6362

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