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Common TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, PAI-1, uPA, CD14 and TLR4 polymorphisms are not associated with disease severity or outcome from Gram negative sepsis.
BMC infectious diseases - 18 Sept 2007
Jessen Kristine Marie, Lindboe Sarah Bjerre, Petersen Anncatrine Luisa, Eugen-Olsen Jesper, Benfield Thomas
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BACKGROUND: Several studies have investigated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in candidate genes associated with sepsis and septic shock with conflicting results. Only few studies have combined the analysis of multiple SNPs in the same population. METHODS: Clinical data and DNA from consecutive adult patients with culture proven Gram negative bacteremia admitted to a Danish hospital between 2000 and 2002....
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