Article
Association between tumor necrosis factor-α 308G/A gene polymorphism and silicosis susceptibility: a meta-analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Li Zhanzhan, Xue Jing, Yan Shipeng, Chen Peng, Chen Lizhang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) 308 G/A gene polymorphism has been reported to be associated with susceptibility to silicosis. However, the relevant study results are still inconsistent. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed in order to drive a more precise estimation of the relationship between TNF-α-308 G/A gene polymorphism and susceptibility to silicosis. Electronic databases were...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
