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Association between interleukin 1 receptor antagonist gene 86-bp VNTR polymorphism and sepsis: a meta-analysis.
Human immunology - 1 Jan 2015
Fang Fang, Pan Jian, Li Yiping, Xu Lixiao, Su Guanghao, Li Gang, Wang Jian
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OBJECTIVE: Many studies have focused on the relationship between interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL1RN) gene 86-bp VNTR polymorphism and sepsis, but the results remain inconsistent. Thus, a meta-analysis was carried out to derive a more precise estimation of the association between IL1RN 86-bp VNTR polymorphism and risk of sepsis and sepsis-related mortality. METHODS: Relevant publications were searched in...
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