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NRAMP1 and TNF-alpha polymorphisms and susceptibility to tuberculosis in Thais.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Mar 2007
Vejbaesya Sasijit, Chierakul Nitipatana, Luangtrakool Panpimon, Sermduangprateep Chutima
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OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms in the natural resistance-associated macrophage protein gene 1 (NRAMP1) and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha gene have been found to be associated with susceptibility to tuberculosis in different populations. However, the results are inconsistent. This study aimed to determine whether NRAMP1 and TNF-alpha variants are associated with tuberculosis in Thais. METHODS:...
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