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Tumor necrosis factor gene polymorphism in chronic sinusitis.
The Laryngoscope - 1 Oct 2000
Takeuchi K, Majima Y, Sakakura Y
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: It is likely that genetic factors play a role in the etiology of chronic sinusitis, and airway inflammation is an important pathological feature in chronic sinusitis. We hypothesized that individuals with greater inflammatory responses may be more likely to acquire the disease. Polymorphisms of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) genes have been described, and certain inflammatory diseases are reportedly...
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