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The tumor necrosis factor alpha -308 G/A polymorphism does not influence inflammation and coagulation response in human endotoxemia.
Shock (Augusta, Ga.) - 1 Mar 2007
Kovar Florian M, Marsik Claudia, Cvitko Tuende, Wagner Oswald F, Jilma Bernd, Endler Georg
Abstract excerpt
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha plays a major role in the immune system. Release of proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-alpha and interleukin 6, by macrophages and other cells occurs in response to bacterial products. It has been reported that the TNF-alpha -308 G/A polymorphism in the TNF-alpha gene determines basal TNF-alpha levels. We hypothesized that it may also be associated with the degree of...
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