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Genetic polymorphisms in chronic hyperplastic sinusitis with nasal polyposis.
The Laryngoscope - 1 Jul 2009
Bernstein Joel M, Anon Jack B, Rontal Michael, Conroy Jeffrey, Wang Chong, Sucheston Lara
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Although many proinflammatory cytokines have been identified in nasal polyp tissue, the initial trigger that causes this inflammation characterized by edema, lymphocytosis, and eosinophilia, is still unknown. The purpose of the present study is to identify the presence of genetic polymorphisms in proinflammatory, anti-inflammatory, and chemokine genes that might contribute to genetic...
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