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Toll-like receptor 9 polymorphism in patients with erythema multiforme, Stevens Johnson syndrome and Stevens Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndrome.
Bratislavske lekarske listy - 1 Jan 2011
Turan H, Bulbul Baskan E, Yakut T, Karkucak M, Tunali S, Saricaoglu H
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BACKGROUND: "Toll like receptor" (TLR) 9 functions in stepping in of native immune system against different viral and bacterial pathogens and induction of adaptive immune response effectively. TLR 9 gene polymorphism makes host predisposed to microbial pathogens by affecting thefunctional capabilities of the receptor. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine if TLR 9 gene polymorphism makes a predisposition to "erythema...
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