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Research challenges idea that gene PTPN22 boosts production of interferons
November 24, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 24 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:

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Research challenges idea that gene PTPN22 boosts production of interferons

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LAWRENCE A new paper from the University of Kansas overturns the idea that a "risk gene" carried by millions of people worldwide influences production of Type 1 interferon, a workhorse of the immune system.

Humans with the PTPN22 R620W genetic risk variant hav . . .

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