Subsequently, we evaluated the potential relationship between ZHX2 rs11781551, PINX1 rs6601530, SLC17A4 rs4712972, LRIG1 rs17045031 and LDLR rs6511720 and CV events or subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with RA (Table 3). The gene discussed is SLC17A4; the disease is rheumatoid arthritis.