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Genetic variations in IL28B and allergic disease in children.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Gaudieri Silvana, Lucas Michaela, Lucas Andrew, McKinnon Elizabeth, Albloushi Hiba, Rauch Andri, di Iulio Julia, Martino David, Prescott Susan L, Tulic Meri K
Abstract excerpt
Environmental changes affecting the relationship between the developing immune system and microbial exposure have been implicated in the epidemic rise of allergic disease in developed countries. While early developmental differences in T cell function are well-recognised, there is now emerging evidence that this is related to developmental differences in innate immune function. In this study we sought to examine...
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