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The association of C (-260)-->T polymorphism in CD14 promoter and Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in ischemic stroke patients.
American journal of clinical pathology - 1 Oct 2008
Lin Tsun-Mei, Chen Chih-Hung, Wu Hua-Lin, Wang Chiou-Huey, Chen Yi-Ling, Eng Hock-Liew
Abstract excerpt
The C (-260) --> T polymorphism has been reported to regulate CD14 gene expression. It has also been implicated in atherosclerotic diseases, and in addition, it could be a genetic factor responsible for interindividual differences in the susceptibility to Chlamydia pneumoniae infection. This case...
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