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Polymorphisms of the IL-8 and CXCR2 genes are not associated with Behçet's disease.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Jan 2005
Duymaz-Tozkir Jülide, Yilmaz Vuslat, Uyar F Aytül, Hajeer Ali H, Saruhan-Direskeneli Güher, Gül Ahmet
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Genetic susceptibility to Behçet's disease (BD) is well documented for HLA-B51; however, contribution of other genetic polymorphisms is estimated to be substantial. Interleukin 8 (IL-8), a potent chemoattractant for neutrophils, has been found to be elevated in BD serum, and the serum...
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