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[Relationship between gene polymorphism of transforming growth factor-beta and pneumoconiosis].
Zhonghua lao dong wei sheng zhi ye bing za zhi = Zhonghua laodong weisheng zhiyebing zazhi = Chinese journal of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases - 1 Jan 2007
Fan Xue-Yun, Li Juan, Wang Xin-Rong, Wang Liang-Qun, Bai Yu-Ping, Yao San-Qiao, Zhang Shu-Jie
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To explore the association between genetic polymorphisms of TGF-beta (TGF-beta) and susceptibility to pneumoconiosis. METHODS: One hundred and seventeen patients with pneumoconiosis were selected as case. The control group was workers exposed to dust but without pneumoconiosis who had the same sex, nationality, and workshop or work site as case. The differences in the age and cumulative exposure time...
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