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Association between the CD14 gene C-159T polymorphism and serum soluble CD14 with pulmonary tuberculosis.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - 1 Oct 2012
Alavi-Naini R, Salimi S, Sharifi-Mood B, Davoodikia A A, Moody B, Naghavi A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Functional C-159T polymorphism in the promoter region of the CD14 lipopolysaccharide receptor has been reported to be associated with the development of tuberculosis (TB). OBJECTIVE: To assess the association of CD14 C-159T polymorphism and serum soluble CD14 (sCD14) levels with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in an Iranian population living in a TB-endemic area. DESIGN: A case-control study was...
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