文摘
Interleukin 23 (IL-23) and its receptor (IL-23R) seem to play a major role in differentiation of CD4+ T cells into Th17 cells, induction of IL-17 production, and activation of inflammatory pathways. Recent studies have suggested the association of IL-23R polymorphisms with bone and articular inflammation in diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of this study was to determine the association between IL-23R polymorphisms and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).