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Association of interferon gamma T+874A and interleukin 12 p40 promoter CTCTAA/GC polymorphism with the need for respiratory support and perinatal complications in low birthweight neonates.
Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition - 1 Jan 2007
Bokodi G, Derzbach L, Bányász I, Tulassay T, Vásárhelyi B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Data support the role of interferon (IFN)gamma and interleukin (IL)12 in perinatal complications. IFNgamma T(+874)A and IL12 p40 promoter CTCTAA/GC polymorphisms may have an effect on cytokine production. METHODS: DNA was extracted from dried blood samples of 153 low birthweight (LBW) infants and 172 healthy term infants. IFNgamma and IL12 genetic polymorphisms were determined to investigate the...
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