Article
An association of TLR2–16934A >T polymorphism and severity/phenotype of atopic dermatitis.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 1 Jun 2011
Potaczek D P, Nastalek M, Okumura K, Wojas-Pelc A, Undas A, Nishiyama C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Toll-like receptor 2 gene (TLR2) –16934A>T polymorphism has been shown to be associated with severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) as measured using severity scoring of atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) index. Moreover, TLR2–16934A>T polymorphism has been associated with atopy and allergic disorders in farmers’ children. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate an association between TLR2–16934A>T...
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