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IL-13 polymorphisms contribute to the risk of asthma: a meta-analysis.
Clinical biochemistry - 1 Mar 2012
Cui Lin, Jia Jing, Ma Chun-Fen, Li Su-Yun, Wang You-Ping, Guo Xiao-Min, Li Qiang, Yu Hai-Bin, Liu Wei-Hong, Gao Lin-Bo
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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of interleukin-13 (IL-13) polymorphisms on the risk of asthma using a meta-analysis. DESIGN AND METHODS: Fifteen publications were identified by searching Pubmed, Embase, ISI, OVID, and EBSCO databases. Odds ratios with corresponding 95% confidence intervals were computed to estimate the association between IL-13 polymorphisms and risk of asthma....
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