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Association between the tumour necrosis factor-α-308G/A polymorphism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an update.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Jan 2011
Zhang Shihua, Wang Chunyu, Xi Bo, Li Xia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have suggested that the -308A allele in the tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) gene promoter (rs1800629) may be a potential risk factor for COPD. However, more recent findings have been inconsistent. In the present study, a meta-analysis was performed to assess the association between the TNF-α-308G/A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and the risk of COPD. METHODS:...
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