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Somatic Mutations of Genes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Somatic Mutations of Genes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Mutations in the genes encoding immune function have been detected in CD8+ T-cells in rheumatoid arthritis patients in a study undertaken by the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Central Hospital, suggesting that such mutations might be contributing to the evolution of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
