MEFV gene mutations in Henoch- Schonlein purpura

Altug U., Ensari C., SAYIN KOCAKAP D. B., ENSARİ A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES, vol.16, no.3, pp.347-351, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/1756-185x.12072
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.347-351
  • Keywords: familial Mediterranean fever, MEFV gene, purpura, Schonlein-Henoch, FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER, CARRIER RATES, PREVALENCE, PROTEIN
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AimCoexistence of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) with various systemic vasculitides, including Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) and other inflammatory disorders has been reported and the MEFV gene has been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of this association. In the present study, the mutation rate of the MEFV gene in HSP and its association with the clinical course of the disease were evaluated.