Table 1

Comparison of the TNF-α and IL-1Ra genotypes among corneal melting patients and controls

GenotypeSubjects (n = 20) Controls (n=202)
RAWG
TNF-α genotypes (position –308)
 1,1122134
 1,2 41 56
 2,2 1 12
Subjects (n = 20)
Genotype RA WG Controls (n=200)
IL-1Ra genotype
 1,1113127
 1,2 4 52
 1,3 1  6
 2,2 1 14
 4,4  1
  • RA = rheumatoid arthritis; WG = Wegener's granulomatosis.