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CTLA-4 polymorphisms in allergy and asthma and the TH1/ TH2 paradigm.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Aug 2004
Munthe-Kaas Monica Cheng, Carlsen Kai Håkon, Helms Peter J, Gerritsen Jorrit, Whyte Moira, Feijen Marlies, Skinningsrud Beate, Main Margaret, Kwong Georges Ng Man, Lie Benedicte A, Lødrup Carlsen Karin C, Undlien Dag E
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BACKGROUND: Several genomic regions are reported to be associated with the development of asthma and allergy, including chromosome 2q33. This region harbors the candidate gene cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4), an important regulator of T-cell activation and differentiation. OBJECTIVE: We...
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