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The association of genetic variants in toll-like receptor 2 subfamily with allergy and asthma after hospitalization for bronchiolitis in infancy.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 May 2014
Koponen Petri, Vuononvirta Juho, Nuolivirta Kirsi, Helminen Merja, He Qiushui, Korppi Matti
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a pivotal part of the innate immunity system. Variations in TLR genes have been connected to autoimmune conditions, such as allergy and asthma. The TLR2 subfamily comprises TLR1, TLR2, TLR6 and TLR 10. We hypothesized that polymorphism of the TLR2 subfamily may be associated with prevalence of post-bronchiolitic asthma and/or atopy. METHODS: TLR1rs5743618, TLR2rs5743708...
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