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The association between cytokine gene polymorphisms and graft rejection in liver transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Transplant immunology - 1 Jan 2013
Rattanasiri Sasivimol, McDaniel D Olga, McEvoy Mark, Anothaisintawee Thunyarat, Sobhonslidsuk Abhasnee, Attia John, Thakkinstian Ammarin
Abstract excerpt
We investigated the contribution of polymorphisms in cytokine genes (TNFa-308, IL10-1082 and -592, TGFb1-c10 and c25, and IFNg+874) on the risk of graft rejection in liver transplantation. We performed a systematic review by identifying relevant studies and applied meta-analysis to pool gene effects. In total, 12 studies were eligible and included in the study. Data extraction and assessments for risk of bias...
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