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TLR-2 gene Arg753Gln polymorphism is strongly associated with acute rheumatic fever in children.
Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Jul 2005
Berdeli Afig, Celik Handan Ak, Ozyürek Ruhi, Dogrusoz Buket, Aydin Hikmet Hakan
Abstract excerpt
The recently described family of toll-like receptors (TLRs) is a key player in host immunity by mediating inflammatory reactions against a wide range of pathogens. Mutations and polymorphisms in TLRs have revealed the importance of TLRs in human defence against diseases. TLR-2 is reported to inte...
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