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X chromosome-linked IRAK-1 polymorphism is a strong predictor of multiple organ failure and mortality postinjury.
Annals of surgery - 1 Oct 2014
Sperry Jason L, Zolin Samuel, Zuckerbraun Brian S, Vodovotz Yoram, Namas Rami, Neal Matthew D, Ferrell Robert E, Rosengart Matthew R, Peitzman Andrew B, Billiar Timothy R
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OBJECTIVE(S): Clinical research characterizing the mechanisms responsible for sex-based outcome differences postinjury remain conflicting. We sought to characterize an X chromosome-linked IRAK-1 (IL-1 receptor-associated kinase) polymorphism as an alternative mechanism responsible for sex differences postinjury. IRAK-1 is key intermediate in the toll-like receptor (TLR) pathway thought to drive inflammation...
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