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Polymorphisms of interleukin-10 and tumour necrosis factor-alpha genes are associated with newly diagnosed and recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Jul 2007
Oh Jae-Hee, Yang Chul-Su, Noh Yeon-Kyeong, Kweon Yu-Mi, Jung Sung-Soo, Son Ji Woong, Kong Suck-Jun, Yoon Jang Uk, Lee Ji-Sook, Kim Hwa-Jung, Park Jeong-Kyu, Jo Eun-Kyeong, Song Chang-Hwa
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The genetic determinants for developing TB or having recurrent TB are unknown. The present study investigated the relationship between susceptibility to tuberculosis and human tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-10 genes (IL-10). METHODS: A case-con...
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