Identify New Risk Factor Gene for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Identify New Risk Factor Gene for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and a team of collaborators from across the country have identified a new risk factor gene for rheumatoid arthritis. The gene, dubbed REL, is a member of the NF-(kappa)B family. The NF-(kappa)B family seems to have a big hand in regulating the body's immune response.

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