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CD14 C(-260)T gene polymorphism, circulating soluble CD14 levels and arteriosclerosis.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Aug 2004
Amar Jacques, Ruidavets Jean-Bernard, Bal dit Sollier Claire, Bongard Vanina, Boccalon Henri, Chamontin Bernard, Drouet Ludovic, Ferrières Jean
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CD14 pathway is at the crossroads between infection and inflammation. In human pathology, divergent results have been reported on the relationship between a polymorphism in the promoter of receptor CD14 (C260T), expression of soluble CD14 (sCD14) receptor and atherosclerosis. The aim of the study was to investigate in a cross-sectional population-based sample the relationships between C260T...
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