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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2024

STAT4 gene polymorphisms in human diseases.

Yan Xia, Yanni Xie, Hao Zhang, Lunzhi Liu

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. STAT4 gene polymorphism promotes progression of rheumatoid arthritis.Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology · 2025
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  8. The STAT Signaling Pathway in HIV-1 Infection: Roles and Dysregulation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
    Review
  9. Genetic association betweenFrontiers in genetics · 2025
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  10. Iranian journal of pathology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Yan Xia *Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Occurrence and Intervention of Rheumatic Diseases, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, China.
Yanni Xie *Department of Endocrinology, Minda Hospital Affiliated to Hubei Minzu University, Hubei Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, China.
Hao ZhangHubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Occurrence and Intervention of Rheumatic Diseases, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, China.
Lunzhi LiuDepartment of Nephrology, Minda Hospital Affiliated to Hubei Minzu University, Hubei Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Signal transducer and activator of transcription 4 (STAT4) is a member of the STAT family, which is a group of transcription factors that regulate cytokine signaling. Genetic polymorphisms in STAT4 strongly influence immune responses and disease outcomes, especially in cancer and autoimmune diseases. Several studies have indicated that certain STAT4 gene variants are associated with alterations in STAT4 expression and/or activity and that there is a close relationship between STAT4 polymorphisms and drug efficacy. However, the underlying mechanisms are complex, and the roles of these polymorphisms in disease acquisition, progression, and severity are of widespread concern. Therefore, we provide an overview of the clinical significance of polymorphisms in STAT4 and the mechanisms by which these STAT4 variants are involved in various diseases.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseSTAT4 Transcription FactorAnimalsAutoimmune DiseasesHumansNeoplasmsPolymorphism, GeneticPolymorphism, Single NucleotideSignal TransductionSTAT4 protein, humanSTAT4 Transcription Factorautoimmune diseaseclinical significancepolymorphisms and therapeutic efficacysingle nucleotide polymorphismSTAT4

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PMID39575235
PMCPMC11578735

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