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PDCD1 gene polymorphisms in different Mexican ethnic groups and their role in the susceptibility to hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Clinical biochemistry - 1 Jul 2010
Zúñiga Joaquín, Torres-García Diana, Jimenez Luis, Ramírez-Martínez Gustavo, Juárez-Nicolás Francisco, Mujica Fabiola, Romero Lina T, Acuña Victor, Cruz-Lagunas Alfredo, Ruíz-Saavedra David, Ramos Carlos, Montaño Martha, Mendoza-Milla Criselda, Vargas-Alarcón Gilberto, Pardo Annie, Selman Moises
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immunological disorder caused by antigen exposure in susceptible individuals. The PDCD1 polymorphisms, PD1.3 and PD1.5 have been associated with the susceptibility to inflammatory disorders. This study was conducted to test whether the PD1.3 and PD1.5 polymorphisms are associated with HP in Mexican patients and to explore the distribution of these polymorphisms...
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