Blood samples were obtained from 30 normal persons and 30 AS patients in Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University. Serum was obtained from the blood after standing overnight at 4oC, and then stored at –20oC until total RNAs were extracted. This protocol was authorised by the Ethical Committee of Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, and all patients gave written informed consent.
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