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Cytokine gene polymorphisms in hepatitis C virus-related oral lichen planus.
Experimental dermatology - 1 Sept 2007
Carrozzo Marco, Dametto Ennia, Fasano Maria Edvige, Arduino Paolo, Bertolusso Giorgio, Uboldi de Capei Federica, Rendine Sabina, Amoroso Antonio
Abstract excerpt
Cytokine polymorphisms may influence both the risk of developing oral lichen planus (OLP) and the outcome of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients and OLP has been frequently associated with HCV infection. The aim of the present study was to analyse whether cytokine polymorphisms may influence the susceptibility to HCV-related OLP. Thirty-five patients with OLP and chronic HCV infection (OLP-HCV+ve) took part...
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