Article
Polymorphisms of immunity genes and susceptibility to otitis media in children.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Nokso-Koivisto Johanna, Chonmaitree Tasnee, Jennings Kristofer, Matalon Reuben, Block Stan, Patel Janak A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Acute otitis media (OM) is a common disease which often develops through complex interactions between the host, the pathogen and environmental factors. We studied single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of genes involved in innate and adaptive immunity, and other host and environmental factors for their role in OM. METHODS: Using Sequenom Massarray platform, 21 SNPs were studied in 653 children from...
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