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Polymorphism for transforming growth factor beta 1-509 (TGF-B1-509): association with endometriosis.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Jun 2005
Hsieh Yao-Yuan, Chang Chi-Chen, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Peng Ching-Tien, Yeh Lian-Shun, Lin Cheng-Chieh
Abstract excerpt
Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-B) family members are multi-functional cytokines that play a key role in cellular growth, proliferation, and differentiation. The aim of the study was to investigate whether the TGF-B1-509 gene polymorphism could be used as a marker of susceptibility in endometriosis. Women were divided into two groups: endometriosis (n = 150) and non-endometriosis (n = 159). Polymorphisms for...
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