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[Polymorphism in the genes of Toll-like receptors type 2 and type 4 (TLR-2 and TLR-4) and the risk of premature rupture of the membranes--preliminary study].
Ginekologia polska - 1 Dec 2009
Łukaszewski Tomasz, Barlik Magdalena, Seremak-Mrozikiewicz Agnieszka, Kurzawińska Grazyna, Mrozikiewicz Przemysław M, Sieroszewski Piotr, Drews Krzysztof
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INTRODUCTION: Toll-like receptors (TLR) -2 and -4 are a part of basic defence mechanism protecting against bacterial infections. They recognize microbial products and increase immune response of the host organism. The relationship between the expression of TLR receptors and the occurrence of intr...
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