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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in IL-4Ra, IL-13 and STAT6 genes occurs in brain glioma.
Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition) - 1 Jan 2011
Ruan Zhenchao, Zhao Yao, Yan Lili, Chen Hongyan, Fan Weiwei, Chen Juxiang, Wu Qihan, Qian Ji, Zhang Tianbao, Zhou KeKe, Mao Yin, Zhou Liangfu, Huang Yan, Lu Daru
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Gliomas are aggressive brain tumor. Association studies were consistent for an inverse association between asthma and allergic conditions (IgE levels) and risk of glioma. Studies reported that the IL-4Ra, IL-13 and STAT6 genes played a relatively strong role in IgE production or allergy. This pop...
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