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Meta-analysis of cytokine gene polymorphisms and outcome of heart transplantation.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2013
Yongcharoen Sasitorn, Rattanasiri Sasivimol, McDaniel D Olga, McEvoy Mark, Viwatwongkaseam Chukiat, Rojanavipart Piangchan, Thakkinstian Ammarin
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We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis with the aim of assessing the association between cytokine gene polymorphisms and graft rejection in heart transplantation. We identified relevant studies from Medline and Embase using PubMed and Ovid search engines, respectively. Allele frequencies and allele and genotypic effects were pooled. Heterogeneity and publication bias were explored. Four to 5 studies...
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