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Investigation of the relationship between apolipoprotein E gene polymorphisms and hepatitis B virus infection in northern China.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Dec 2010
Yin Zhinong, Xiong Chenling, Wang Yongguang, Zhou Xin, Yan Sheng-Kai
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BACKGROUND: Certain genetic polymorphisms can lead to differences in immunity function, resulting in different clinical outcomes for hepatitis B virus (HBV) patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between apolipoprotein E (ApoE) gene polymorphisms and HBV infection status in northern Chinese individuals. METHODS: Genomic DNA was extracted using an improved sodium iodide (NaI) method...
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