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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology Volume 34, 2005 - Issue 6
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TNF‐α promoter gene polymorphisms in Spanish children with persistent oligoarticular and systemic‐onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis

C. Modesto Rheumatology Department, Hospital Valle de Hebrón, BarcelonaCorrespondence[email protected]
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A. Patiño‐García Paediatric Research Unit, University of Navarre, Navarre
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E. Sotillo‐Piñeiro Paediatric Research Unit, University of Navarre, Navarre
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J. Merino Paediatric Research Unit, University of Navarre, Navarre
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J. García‐Consuegra Paediatric Rheumatology Department, Hospital Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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R. Merino Paediatric Rheumatology Department, Hospital Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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M. J. Rua Pediatric Department, Hospital de Cruces, Bilbao
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L. Sierrasesúmaga Paediatric Research Unit, University of Navarre, Navarre
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C. Arnal Rheumatology Department, Hospital Valle de Hebrón, Barcelona
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Pages 451-454 | Received 08 Nov 2004, Accepted 11 Apr 2005, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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