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Tumor necrosis factor-beta +252A polymorphism is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus in Taiwan.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Aug 2005
Lu Ling-Ying, Cheng He-Hsiung, Sung Ping-Kuang, Tai Ming-Hong, Yeh Jeng-Jung, Chen Angela
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Cytokine network alterations contribute strongly to the initiation and perpetuation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This study investigated the cytokines production and polymorphism association of cytokines with SLE in Taiwan. The cytokines investigated included tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), TNF-beta (TNF-beta), interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10 and transforming growth...
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