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TNF-alpha G-308A polymorphism is associated with rheumatic fever and correlates with increased TNF-alpha production.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Sept 2005
Sallakci Nilgun, Akcurin Gayaz, Köksoy Sadi, Kardelen Firat, Uguz Aysen, Coskun Mesut, Ertug Halil, Yegin Olcay
Abstract excerpt
Previous studies suggested that abnormal regulation of TNF-alpha production may have a role in the pathogenesis of rheumatic fever (RF). Polymorphism at the promoter region of TNF-alpha gene (-308 A) has recently been shown to be associated with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Mexican patients. Although this polymorphism has long been shown to affect TNF-alpha gene expression in cell lines, its role in...
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