Article
TNF-alpha polymorphisms in primary biliary cirrhosis: a northern and southern Italian experience.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - 1 Sept 2009
Niro Grazia Anna, Poli Francesca, Andriulli Angelo, Bianchi Ilaria, Bernuzzi Francesca, Caliari Lisa, Fontana Rosanna, Gioffreda Domenica, Valvano Maria Rosa, Podda Mauro, Invernizzi Pietro
Abstract excerpt
Specific HLA alleles and immunoregulatory genes have been evaluated in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), but data are discordant. We determined whether TNF-alpha promoter polymorphisms (G-308A and G-238A) and alleles of HLA class II (HLA-DRB1) might be associated either with PBC occurrence and severity in Italian populations from two distinct areas. The distribution of TNF1 (G/G) genotype did not differ either...
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