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Effects of TNF-α polymorphisms on asthma risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology - 1 Jan 2014
Huang H, Nie W, Qian J, Zang Y, Chen J, Lai G, Ye T, Xiu Q
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several studies have examined associations between TNF-α polymorphisms and asthma risk, but the results have been conflicting. METHODS: A search was performed of the PubMed, EMBASE, and Wanfang databases. Data were extracted and pooled ORs with 95% CIs were calculated. RESULTS: Fifty-four studies were included. A significant association between the TNFA-308A/G polymorphism and asthma susceptibility...
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