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A promoter polymorphism in human interleukin-32 modulates its expression and influences the risk and the outcome of epithelial cell-derived thyroid carcinoma.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Jul 2013
Plantinga Theo S, Costantini Irene, Heinhuis Bas, Huijbers Angelique, Semango George, Kusters Benno, Netea Mihai G, Hermus Ad R M M, Smit Jan W A, Dinarello Charles A, Joosten Leo A B, Netea-Maier Romana T
Abstract excerpt
Interleukin (IL)-32 is an intracellular proinflammatory mediator that strongly modulates the inflammatory reaction. Recent studies have suggested the involvement of IL-32 in the pathogenesis of malignancies. We aimed to assess whether a known germ-line polymorphism in the IL32 promoter modulates...
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