ATM were associated with polymorphism of the GDF15/MIC-1 G allele (OR 2.21, 95% CI 1.17-4.18), and with CC genotype of the 9p21.3 locus (rs1333049.     ///    "The distribution of genotypes of GDF15/MIC-1 differed significantly between patients with RA and controls (chi-squared = 6.40, 2 df, p = 0.041). "    ///    "Stroke/TIA in women was associated with GDF15/MIC-1 GG genotype (OR 3.75, 95% CI 1.06-13.33), while stroke/TIA in men was associated with CD40 homozygous major alleles (OR 6.48, 95% CI 1.31-32.0 and OR 2.78, 95% CI 0.78-9.91, respectively). "    ///    "DVT/PE was associated with polymorphism in the GDF15/MIC-1 gene (rs1058587) minor allele (OR 3.53, 95% CI 1.30-9.58). "    ///    "The GDF15/MIC-1 gene polymorphism was also associated with RA per se, suggesting a common etiology for RA and ATM.. "