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Promoter polymorphisms of the CD14 gene are associated with atopy in Pakistani adults.
Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology - 1 Jan 2011
Micheal S, Minhas K, Ishaque M, Ahmed F, Ahmed A
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BACKGROUND: Several studies have shown that promoter polymorphisms of the CD14 gene are associated with atopic asthma. However, the results of association studies in different populations are conflicting. This study aimed to investigate the possible association between the CD14 polymorphisms A-1145G and C-159T and atopic phenotypes in Pakistani cohorts. METHODS: Healthy controls (n = 120) and atopic patients...
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