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The CD14-260 C --> T promoter polymorphism co-segregates with the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)-308 G --> A polymorphism and is associated with the interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) synthesis capacity of human leukocytes.
European cytokine network - 1 Jan 2000
Heesen Michael, Bloemeke Brunhilde, Bachmann-Mennenga Bernd, Kunz Dagmar
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variations contribute to the interindividual variance in the cytokine response to endotoxin. The gene of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) carries a polymorphism at position -308 of the promoter, consisting of a G/A exchange. To further elucidate the inherited mechanisms influencing cytokine levels, healthy human blood donors were studied. Genotyping for the TNF-alpha -308 and the CD14 -260 C/T...
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