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Chronic tonsillitis is not associated with beta defensin 1 gene polymorphisms in Turkish population.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Apr 2015
Arslan Fatih, Babakurban Seda Turkoglu, Erbek Selim S, Sahin Feride I, Terzi Yunus Kasım
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Defensins are antimicrobial peptides expressed on mucosal surfaces. They function as part of the innate immune system. Palatine tonsils play important roles in innate immune system. However, our knowledge on the pathophysiology of chronic tonsils is limited. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between beta defensin 1 gene single nucleotide polymorphisms and chronic...
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