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Association between cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 gene polymorphisms and primary biliary cirrhosis in Chinese population: data from a multicenter study.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Aug 2013
Li Qianjun, Wang Bingjian, Pan Feng, Zhang Rui, Xiao Lingyan, Guo Huimin, Ma Shijie, Zhou Chuanwen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA4) gene polymorphisms have been shown to be associated with the risk of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). The study aimed to confirm the associations of CTLA4 gene polymorphisms with risk of PBC and patients' quality of life in Chinese population. METHODS: A total of 312 female PBC patients from Chinese Han population were included as case, and 375...
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