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Association of IL-8-251A/T polymorphism with incidence of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and IL-8 synthesis after multiple trauma.
Cytokine - 1 Mar 2007
Hildebrand Frank, Stuhrmann Manfred, van Griensven Martijn, Meier Sven, Hasenkamp Sandra, Krettek Christian, Pape Hans-Christoph
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INTRODUCTION: Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is regarded as one of the most important mediators in the pathogenesis of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). However, knowledge regarding the influence of genetic variations within the IL-8 gene either on the development of ARDS or on IL-8 production in the traumatic setting is sparse. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, patients were included if the...
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