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Zalesak M, Danisovic L, Harsanyi S. Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis-Associated Genes, Cytokines, and Human Leukocyte Antigens. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:815. [PMID: 38792999 PMCID: PMC11123327 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
In recent years, research has intensified in exploring the genetic basis of psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Genome-wide association studies (GWASs), including tools like ImmunoChip, have significantly deepened our understanding of disease mechanisms by pinpointing risk-associated genetic loci. These efforts have elucidated biological pathways involved in PsO pathogenesis, particularly those related to the innate immune system, antigen presentation, and adaptive immune responses. Specific genetic loci, such as TRAF3IP2, REL, and FBXL19, have been identified as having a significant impact on disease development. Interestingly, different genetic variants at the same locus can predispose individuals to either PsO or PsA (e.g., IL23R and deletion of LCE3B and LCE3C), with some variants being uniquely linked to PsA (like HLA B27 on chromosome 6). This article aims to summarize known and new data on the genetics of PsO and PsA, their associated genes, and the involvement of the HLA system and cytokines.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marek Zalesak
- Institute of Medical Biology, Genetics and Clinical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 4, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia (L.D.)
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Genetics and Clinical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 4, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia (L.D.)
- National Institute of Rheumatic Diseases, Nábrežie Ivana Krasku 4, 921 12 Piestany, Slovakia
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Genetics and Clinical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 4, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia (L.D.)
- National Institute of Rheumatic Diseases, Nábrežie Ivana Krasku 4, 921 12 Piestany, Slovakia
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Padula MC, Padula AA, D’Angelo S, Lascaro N, Radice RP, Martelli G, Leccese P. TNFα rs1800629 Polymorphism and Response to Anti- TNFα Treatment in Behçet Syndrome: Data from an Italian Cohort Study. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1347. [PMID: 37763115 PMCID: PMC10532840 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13091347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNFα) rs1800629 (-308G>A) is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) related to variable responses to anti-TNFα therapy. This therapy is efficient in severe and refractory manifestation of Behçet syndrome (BS), an auto-inflammatory systemic vasculitis. We investigated (1) the association between rs1800629 genotypes and responses to therapy and (2) the correlation between SNP and clinical patterns in a cohort of 74 BS Italian patients receiving anti-TNFα therapy with a follow-up of at least 12 months. The rs1800629 was genotyped through amplification, direct sequencing and bioinformatics analyses. The rs1800629 GG and GA genotypes were assessed as predictors of outcomes dividing the patients between therapy responders and non-responders. The rs1800629 GG and GA genotypes were found, respectively, in 59/74 (79.7%) and 15/74 BS patients (21.3%) (p < 0.05). We identified 16/74 (21.9%) non-responder patients, of which 9/16 (56.3%) showed the GG genotype and 7/16 (43.7%) the GA genotype. A total of 50/58 (86.2%) responder patients showed the GG genotype, and 8/58 (13.8%) the GA genotype (p < 0.05). The percentage of non-responder females (68.8%) was significantly higher than non-responder males (31.2%) (p < 0.05). No correlation between SNP and clinical patterns was observed. To successfully include rs1800629 as a predictive biomarker of TNFα inhibitor response, genome-wide association studies in larger, well-characterised cohorts are required.
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- Maria Carmela Padula
- Rheumatology Department of Lucania and Rheumatology Institute of Lucania (IReL), San Carlo Hospital of Potenza, 85100 Potenza, Italy
- Department of Science, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Rheumatology Department of Lucania and Rheumatology Institute of Lucania (IReL), San Carlo Hospital of Potenza, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Rheumatology Department of Lucania and Rheumatology Institute of Lucania (IReL), San Carlo Hospital of Potenza, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Rheumatology Department of Lucania and Rheumatology Institute of Lucania (IReL), San Carlo Hospital of Potenza, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Science, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Science, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Rheumatology Department of Lucania and Rheumatology Institute of Lucania (IReL), San Carlo Hospital of Potenza, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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Kutsuna T, Hino K, Hasegawa H, Watamori K, Kidani T, Imai H, Miura H. Psoriatic arthritis successfully treated with second-line anti-interleukin-6 treatment: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep 2022; 16:402. [PMID: 36324145 PMCID: PMC9632098 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-022-03624-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Psoriatic arthritis treatment with antitumor necrosis factor has been shown to reduce disease activity. Nonetheless, more than 30% of patients do not achieve a sufficient response to tumor necrosis factor blockers. Currently, treatment with interleukin-6 inhibitors is expected to be effective and suppress the joint destruction in patients with psoriatic arthritis; however, evidence regarding their efficacy is limited to a few reports. CASE PRESENTATION A 78-year-old Japanese woman with psoriatic arthritis associated with rapid joint destruction was successfully treated with a second-line anti-interleukin-6 receptor agent. In this case, a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor induced an inadequate response, and the right knee and left hip joints required artificial joint replacement surgery. However, second line treatment with anti-interleukin-6 treatment was effective, and the right elbow joint function was preserved. CONCLUSIONS We experienced a case of psoriatic arthritis, in which anti-interleukin-6 treatment repaired a bone cyst in the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and enthesitis of the distal interphalangeal joints. The patient is currently in clinical remission with no restrictions in daily life activities. Anti-interleukin-6 treatment may address the unmet needs of patients with psoriatic arthritis who are resistant or intolerant to antitumor necrosis factor treatment, with rapidly destructive large joints but with well-managed skin manifestations.
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- Tatsuhiko Kutsuna
- grid.255464.40000 0001 1011 3808Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295 Japan
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- Department of Joint Reconstruction, Ehime Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Ehime Japan
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- grid.255464.40000 0001 1011 3808Department of Hematology, Clinical Immunology and Infection Diseases, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Ehime Japan
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- Department of Joint Reconstruction, Ehime Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Ehime Japan
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- grid.255464.40000 0001 1011 3808Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295 Japan
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- grid.255464.40000 0001 1011 3808Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295 Japan
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- grid.255464.40000 0001 1011 3808Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295 Japan
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Castillo R, Scher JU. Not your average joint: Towards precision medicine in psoriatic arthritis. Clin Immunol 2020; 217:108470. [PMID: 32473975 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2020.108470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Precision medicine, propelled by advances in multi-omics methods and analytics, aims to revolutionize patient care by using clinically-actionable molecular markers to guide diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. We describe the applications of precision medicine in risk stratification, drug selection, and treatment response prediction in psoriatic arthritis, for which targeted, personalized approaches are steadily emerging.
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- Rochelle Castillo
- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States of America; Psoriatic Arthritis Center, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States of America.
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Chimenti MS, Triggianese P, De Martino E, Conigliaro P, Fonti GL, Sunzini F, Caso F, Perricone C, Costa L, Perricone R. An update on pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis and potential therapeutic targets. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2019; 15:823-836. [PMID: 31177868 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2019.1627876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Introduction: Innate immune response and bone remodeling are key factors contributing to the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Moreover, the evidence of autoantibodies in patients' sera suggests an autoimmune side in PsA. Besides the immune pathways, studies strongly support the role of genetic risk alleles in affecting the clinical heterogeneity of PsA as well as the response to therapy. A good clinical response to treatment, indeed, represents a challenge in PsA patients and the identification of patient-targeted therapies is still a critical issue. Areas covered: We performed a systematic review aiming at describing new evidence on PsA pathogenesis and treatments. Reported items for systematic reviews (PRISMA checklist) were analyzed. Studies included from the PubMed database addressed the following items: innate immunity, autoimmunity, bone remodeling, and therapeutic targets in PsA; time frame of research 1970-2019. Specifically, we reviewed data on IL-17 inhibitors, abatacept, JAK inhibitors, ABT 122, and A (3) adenosine receptors agonist, CF101. Expert opinion: In PsA an intriguing pathogenetic network has been documented. Several biological and synthetic drugs are promising in terms of efficacy and safety profile.
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- Maria Sole Chimenti
- a Rheumatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome , Italy
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- a Rheumatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome , Italy
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- a Rheumatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome , Italy
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- a Rheumatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome , Italy
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- a Rheumatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome , Italy
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- a Rheumatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome , Italy
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- b Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II , Naples , Italy
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- c Arthritis Center, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome , Rome , Italy
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- b Rheumatology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II , Naples , Italy
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- a Rheumatology, allergology and clinical immunology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome , Italy
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Yes-associated protein promotes the abnormal proliferation of psoriatic keratinocytes via an amphiregulin dependent pathway. Sci Rep 2018; 8:14513. [PMID: 30323299 PMCID: PMC6189173 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32522-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with high morbidity, poor treatment methods and high rates of relapse. Keratinocyte hyperproliferation and shortened cell cycles are important pathophysiological features of psoriasis. As a known oncogene, Yes-associated protein (YAP) plays a role in promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting cell apoptosis; however, whether YAP is involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis remains to be determined. Amphiregulin (AREG), a transcriptional target of YAP, was found to be upregulated in psoriasis, and overexpression of AREG promoted keratinocyte proliferation. In the present study, immunohistochemistry showed that YAP expression was elevated in the skin of psoriasis patients and in the Imiquimod (IMQ) mouse model of psoriasis. Knockdown of YAP in HaCaT cells inhibited cell proliferation, caused cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase and promoted apoptosis. These changes in YAP-knockdown HaCaT cells were related to changes in AREG expression. We concluded that YAP may play an important role in the regulation of abnormal keratinocyte proliferation via an AREG-dependent pathway and that YAP could be a new target in the treatment of psoriasis.
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Genetic signature to provide robust risk assessment of psoriatic arthritis development in psoriasis patients. Nat Commun 2018; 9:4178. [PMID: 30301895 PMCID: PMC6177414 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-06672-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex chronic musculoskeletal condition that occurs in ~30% of psoriasis patients. Currently, no systematic strategy is available that utilizes the differences in genetic architecture between PsA and cutaneous-only psoriasis (PsC) to assess PsA risk before symptoms appear. Here, we introduce a computational pipeline for predicting PsA among psoriasis patients using data from six cohorts with >7000 genotyped PsA and PsC patients. We identify 9 new loci for psoriasis or its subtypes and achieve 0.82 area under the receiver operator curve in distinguishing PsA vs. PsC when using 200 genetic markers. Among the top 5% of our PsA prediction we achieve >90% precision with 100% specificity and 16% recall for predicting PsA among psoriatic patients, using conditional inference forest or shrinkage discriminant analysis. Combining statistical and machine-learning techniques, we show that the underlying genetic differences between psoriasis subtypes can be used for individualized subtype risk assessment. Approximately 30% of psoriasis patients develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and early diagnosis is crucial for the management of PsA. Here, Patrick et al. develop a computational pipeline involving statistical and machine-learning methods that can assess the risk of progression to PsA based on genetic markers.
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Is there any increased risk of hypertension, diabetes and cardiac diseases in psoriatic patients with TNF-α G238A and G308A polymorphism? Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2016; 33:440-444. [PMID: 28035221 PMCID: PMC5183775 DOI: 10.5114/pdia.2016.58384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Psoriasis is regarded as a complex autoimmune disease with strong genetic background. Psoriatic patients suffer from many comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) may be a key player that triggers psoriasis and diabetes, hypertension and cardiac disease at the same time. Aim To evaluate genetic variations in the TNF-α region and its association with psoriasis and related comorbidities. Material and methods The study covered 129 psoriasis patients with three main subgroups with coronary artery disease (n = 41), hypertension (n = 35), and diabetes (n = 21). DNA samples were genotyped for TNF-α G308A and G238A polymorphisms by real-time polymerase chain reaction melting-curve analysis and results were compared statistically. Results Psoriatic patients with both TNF-α-298 and TNF-α-308 polymorphisms showed no statistically significant increase in the risk of hypertension (OR = 0.425, χ² = 1.76, p = 0.18 and OR = 1.87, χ² = 1.33, p = 0.25), coronary artery disease (OR = 1.97, χ² = 1.91, p = 0.17 and OR = 2.63, χ² = 1.35, p = 0.25), or diabetes (OR = 1.35, χ² = 0.24, p = 0.62 and OR = 1.53, χ² = 0.24, p = 0.62). Conclusions The current preliminary results suggested that there was no correlation between TNF-α promoter polymorphism and diabetes, hypertension and cardiac disease among psoriatic patients in the Turkish population.
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308G/A and 238G/A polymorphisms in the TNF-α gene may not contribute to the risk of arthritis among Turkish psoriatic patients. EGYPTIAN RHEUMATOLOGIST 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejr.2016.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Song GG, Seo YH, Kim JH, Choi SJ, Ji JD, Lee YH. Association between TNF-α (-308 A/G, -238 A/G, -857 C/T) polymorphisms and responsiveness to TNF-α blockers in spondyloarthropathy, psoriasis and Crohn's disease: a meta-analysis. Pharmacogenomics 2015; 16:1427-37. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs.15.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate whether TNF-α polymorphisms are associated with the responsiveness to anti-TNF-α therapy in patients with spondyloarthropathy, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease. Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis on the association between the TNF-α polymorphisms and responsiveness of patients. Results: The meta-analysis indicated an association between the TNF-α -308 G allele (OR = 2.005; 95% CI: 1.417–2.838; p = 8.6 × 10-5), TNF-α -238 G allele (OR = 2.196; 95% CI: 1161–4.154; p = 0.016), and TNF-α -857 C allele (OR = 1.779; 95% CI: 1.130–2.802; p = 0.013) and response to TNF-α blockers in Caucasians. Conclusion: Individuals carrying the TNF-α -308 G, -238 G, or -857 C common alleles show better responses to TNF-α blockers than those with minor alleles in Caucasians.
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- Gwan Gyu Song
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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