Pediatric researchers find possible 'master switch' gene in juvenile arthritis

Researchers have found that a gene region known to play a role in some varieties of adult rheumatoid arthritis is also present in all types of childhood arthritis. The researchers say the responsible gene may be a "master switch" that helps turn on the debilitating disease.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news134145118.html">Pediatric researchers find possible 'master switch' gene in juvenile arthritis</a></p> <p>Researchers have found that a gene region known to play a role in some varieties of adult rheumatoid arthritis is also present in all types of childhood arthritis. The researchers say the responsible gene may be a "master switch" that helps turn on the debilitating disease.</p>