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New Genetic Loci for Lupus Identified
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Title New Genetic Loci for Lupus Identified
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569024?src=rss
Description Researchers have identified two new genetic loci on chromosomes 8 and 16 that appear to influence susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a report in the January 20th Online First issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jan 23, 2008
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