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Association of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein genetic polymorphisms levels with venous thromboembolism.
Chinese medical journal - 1 Nov 2012
Mahemuti Ailiman, Abudureheman Kailibinuer, Aihemaiti Xiaimuxikamaier, Hu Xue-mei, Xia Yu-ning, Tang Bao-peng, Upur Halmurat
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Increased levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) have been reported in patients with venous thromboembolisms (VTE). However, prospective studies did not confirm an association between IL-6, CRP and their polymorphism with the risk of VTE. METHODS: One hundred and forty patients (including 66 males and 74 females, mean age (55.55 ± 17.11) years) and one hundred and sixty controls...
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