Interferon-gamma gene polymorphism in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis


Grant Data
Project Title
Interferon-gamma gene polymorphism in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis
Principal Investigator
Professor Lau, Yu Lung   (Principal Investigator)
Duration
12
Start Date
2004-11-01
Amount
61800
Conference Title
Interferon-gamma gene polymorphism in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis
Presentation Title
Keywords
interferon-gamma
Discipline
Paediatrics
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Small Project Funding
Funding Year
2004
Status
Completed
Objectives
To study the association of IFN-γ gene polymorphism (+874 A/T) with SLE and RA (case-control study); to investigate the association of this polymorphism with the clinical manifestation in patients with SLE and RA.