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A meta-analysis of IL-13 polymorphisms and pediatric asthma risk.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 11 Dec 2014
Liu Zhigang, Li Peijie, Wang Jinrong, Fan Qing, Yan Ping, Zhang Xiaojing, Han Bo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: IL13-1112C/T and +2044A/G polymorphisms have been reported to be correlated with pediatric asthma susceptibility, but study results were still debatable. Thus, a meta-analysis was conducted. MATERIAL/METHODS: PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to calculate the strength of association in the random-effects model or fixed-effects...
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