Our meta-analysis study for the first time has identified EIF4E2 gene (eukaryotic initiation factor 4E2) encoding eIF4E2 protein, an mRNA cap binding homolog of eIF4E, which was found to be upregulated across all RA microarray data sets considered in our meta-analysis study as well as through RT-qPCR in RA patients (Figure 3F). Here, EIF4E2 is linked to rheumatoid arthritis.