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A novel functional polymorphism, 16974 A/C, in the interleukin-12-3' untranslated region is associated with risk of glioma.
DNA and cell biology - 1 Jul 2009
Zhao Bang, Meng Lan-Qing, Huang Hai-Neng, Pan Yun, Xu Qun-Qing
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors are important in the development of glioma. Interleukin-12 (IL-12) is a multifunctional cytokine that induces Interferon (IFN)-gamma secretion and plays an important role in antitumor immunity. Interleukin-27 (IL-27) is a novel IL-12 family member, and the present studies demonstrate that IL-27 mediates a potent antitumor activity. The aim of this study was to investigate whether IL-12 and IL-27...
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