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Association of interleukin 6 single nucleotide polymorphisms with allergic rhinitis.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Sept 2014
Nasiri Rasoul, Movahedi Masoud, Amirzargar Ali Akbar, Hirbod-Mobarakeh Armin, Farhadi Elham, Ansaripour Bita, Moradi Batoul, Rezaei Nima
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a polygenic inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa with an increasing prevalence worldwide. As interleukin 6 (IL-6) seems to be involved in development of allergic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis, this study was performed to evaluate the association of two promotor variants of IL-6 gene in the AR. METHODS: Ninety eight patients with AR were enrolled in this study....
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