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Association between genetic polymorphisms in the human interleukin-7 receptor alpha-chain and inhalation allergy.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Jun 2007
Shamim Z, Müller K, Svejgaard A, Poulsen L K, Bodtger U, Ryder L P
Abstract excerpt
Thymic stromal-derived lymphopoietin (TSLP) and interleukin-7 share a common receptor chain, IL-7Ralpha. IL-7 is involved in T-cell homeostasis, and TSLP induces production of pro-allergic cytokines. The gene encoding the IL-7Ralpha chain is polymorphic, and investigation of inhalation allergic patients compared with controls showed significant association with two alleles at position +1237 and +2087.
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