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Synergistic effect of -174 G/C polymorphism of the interleukin-6 gene promoter and 469 E/K polymorphism of the intercellular adhesion molecule-1 gene in Italian patients with history of ischemic stroke.
Stroke - 1 Apr 2003
Pola Roberto, Flex Andrea, Gaetani Eleonora, Flore Roberto, Serricchio Michele, Pola Paolo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) are involved in the pathogenetic mechanisms responsible for several ischemic cardiovascular disorders, including cerebral ischemia. IL-6 and ICAM-1 plasma levels and/or function may be genetically influenced. We sought to evaluate distribution and reciprocal interaction of IL-6 G/C gene promoter polymorphism and ICAM-1 E/K...
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