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Polymorphisms in the genes encoding TGF-beta1, TNF-alpha, and IL-6 show association with type 1 diabetes mellitus in the Slovak population.
Archivum immunologiae et therapiae experimentalis - 1 Oct 2010
Javor Juraj, Ferencik Stanislav, Bucova Maria, Stuchlikova Martina, Martinka Emil, Barak Lubomir, Strbova Lujza, Grosse-Wilde Hans, Buc Milan
Abstract excerpt
Numerous cytokines have been shown to participate in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes (T1D). As gene polymorphisms can influence cytokine production or function, they may potentially contribute to genetic predisposition to the disease. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the role of 22 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 13 cytokine and cytokine receptor genes in genetic susceptibility to...
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