Article
Cytokine gene polymorphisms in acute pancreatitis.
JOP : Journal of the pancreas - 1 Jul 2000
Sargen K, Demaine A G, Kingsnorth A N
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CONTEXT: Pro-inflammatory and regulatory cytokines play a key role in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis. Genetic loci encoding cytokines have been shown to be polymorphic, in some cases influencing protein expression. OBJECTIVE: To investigate if TNF and IL-10 gene loci are associated with the occurrence or severity of acute pancreatitis. SETTING: Acute surgical unit within large district hospital serving a...
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