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Association between CD209 -336A/G and -871A/G polymorphisms and susceptibility of tuberculosis: a meta-analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Chang Kai, Deng Shaoli, Lu Weiping, Wang Feng, Jia Shuangrong, Li Fake, Yu Lili, Chen Ming
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The association between CD209 promoter polymorphisms (-336A/G, -871A/G) and tuberculosis (TB) risk has been widely reported, but results of previous studies remain controversial and ambiguous. To assess the association between CD209 polymorphisms and TB risk, a meta-analysis was performed. METHODS: Based on comprehensive searches of the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Weipu, and CBM databases, we...
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