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TBX21 and HLX1 polymorphisms influence cytokine secretion at birth.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Casaca Vera Isabel, Illi Sabina, Suttner Kathrin, Schleich Isolde, Ballenberger Nikolaus, Klucker Elizabeth, Turan Elif, von Mutius Erika, Kabesch Michael, Schaub Bianca
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: TBX21 (T cell specific T-box transcription factor) and HLX1 (H.20-like homeobox 1) are crucial transcription factors of T(H)1-cells, inducing their differentiation and suppressing T(H)2 commitment, particularly important for early life immune development. This study investigated the influence of TBX21 and HLX1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which have previously been shown to be associated...
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