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Genetic polymorphisms and sepsis in premature neonates.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Esposito Susanna, Zampiero Alberto, Pugni Lorenza, Tabano Silvia, Pelucchi Claudio, Ghirardi Beatrice, Terranova Leonardo, Miozzo Monica, Mosca Fabio, Principi Nicola
Abstract excerpt
Identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes involved in sepsis may help to clarify the pathophysiology of neonatal sepsis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between sepsis in pre-term neonates and genes potentially involved in the response to invasion by infectious agents. The study involved 101 pre-term neonates born between June 2008 and May 2012 with a diagnosis of...
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