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Association between toll-like receptor polymorphisms and serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and its soluble receptors in obese children.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 1 Apr 2010
Jermendy Agnes, Korner Anna, Kovacs Margit, Kaszas Edit, Balázsovics Judit, Szocs Albert, Madacsy Laszlo, Cseh Karoly
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In obesity, increased tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha level is involved in the development of insulin resistance. Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4 and TLR2 are expressed in adipose tissue, and polymorphisms of these receptors may influence TNF-alpha secretion from adipocytes. In our study, TNF-alpha, soluble TNF receptor 1 (sTNFR1), and soluble TNF receptor 2 (sTNFR2) levels were determined, and any...
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