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Polymorphisms within the C3 gene are associated with specific IgE levels to common allergens and super-antigens among atopic dermatitis patients.
Experimental dermatology - 1 Jan 2009
Purwar Rahul, Langer Katja, Werfel Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Twin and family studies suggest a strong genetic component of the disease. The keratinocytes secrete high amounts of C3 after stimulation with pro-inflammatory cytokines, which may play a functional role in skin inflammation. In this study, we genotyped four different single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) by melting curve analysis using sequence...
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