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Association between endometriosis and polymorphisms in tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), TRAIL receptor and osteoprotegerin genes and their serum levels.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Jul 2012
Kim Hoon, Ku Seung-Yup, Suh Chang Suk, Kim Seok Hyun, Kim Jong Hak, Kim Jung Gu
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the relationship between endometriosis and polymorphisms in the genes encoding tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), TRAIL receptor (DR) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) and their serum levels in Korean women. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted with 138 women with endometriosis and 214 women without endometriosis in academic medical center. TRAIL c.49G>A,...
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