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TLR4 Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile polymorphisms are very rare in the Chinese population.
Journal of endotoxin research - 1 Jan 2004
Hang Jingqing, Zhou Wei, Zhang Hongxi, Sun Bixiong, Dai Helian, Su Li, Christiani David C
Abstract excerpt
Endotoxin is an important component of bio-aerosols that contribute to airway inflammation and airflow obstruction. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) mediates the host response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and the Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile polymorphisms have been associated with the development of respiratory diseases. We hypothesized that TLR4 polymorphisms may be associated with a decline of lung function in...
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