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The -308 G/A polymorphism in TNF-α gene is associated with asthma risk: an update by meta-analysis.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Apr 2011
Zhang Yonggang, Zhang Jie, Tian Can, Xiao Yuling, He Chao, Li Xiaobo, Bogati Amrit, Huang Jin, Fan Hong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The -308 G/A polymorphism in TNF-α gene has been extensively investigated for association to asthma; however, results of different studies have been inconsistent. The aim of this study is to comprehensively evaluate the genetic risk of -308 G/A polymorphism in TNF-α gene for asthma. METHODS: A meta-analysis was carried out to analyze the association between the -308 G/A polymorphism TNF-α gene and...
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