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Association of interleukin 12A gene polymorphisms with oral lichen planus in Chinese population.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology - 1 Sept 2015
Jiang Chenyan, Yao Hui, Cui Bin, Zhou Yongmei, Wang Yufeng, Tang Guoyao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common autoimmune disorder with genetic and environmental factors contributing to its etiology. Interleukin (IL) 12 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine, which favors the differentiation of T helper 1 (Th1) cells, and forms a link between innate resistance and adaptive immunity. This study aimed to investigate the association between OLP susceptibility and clinical type in...
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