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Findings related to IL-8 and IL-10 gene polymorphisms in a Mexican patient population with irritable bowel syndrome infected with Blastocystis.
Parasitology research - 1 Jul 2012
Olivo-Diaz Angelica, Romero-Valdovinos Mirza, Gudiño-Ramirez Areli, Reyes-Gordillo Jesus, Jimenez-Gonzalez Diego Emiliano, Ramirez-Miranda Maria Elena, Martinez-Flores Williams Arony, Martinez-Hernandez Fernando, Flisser Ana, Maravilla Pablo
Abstract excerpt
The intestinal protozoan parasite Blastocystis is one of the most common parasites worldwide in humans and, although its ability to cause human disease has been questioned, some reports have demonstrated that this microorganism is associated to the development of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and to a proinflammatory response, in which the expression of some cytokines is unregulated. Since inflammatory cytokine...
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