Exploring the comorbidity mechanisms of ITGB2 in rheumatoid arthritis and membranous nephropathy through integrated bioinformatics analysis.

Journal: Renal failure
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are more likely to comorbid renal diseases, with membranous nephropathy (MN) being the most common. This study aimed to explore the common pathogenesis between RA and MN using integrated bioinformatics analysis.

Authors

  • Wenlong Cao
    Department of Nephrology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
  • Yuqin Wang
  • Jing Xiong
    College of Computer Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China.