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Genetic determinants influencing the response to injury, inflammation, and sepsis.
Shock (Augusta, Ga.) - 1 Jan 2005
De Maio Antonio, Torres Manuel B, Reeves Roger H
Abstract excerpt
The genetic background has recently been recognized as an important element in the response to injury, contributing to the variability in the clinical outcome of critically ill patients. The traditional approach to studying the genetic contribution requires the availability of families with multiple members who have experienced similar disease conditions, a situation that is nearly impossible to find in the case...
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