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Association between IL-6-174G/C polymorphism and the risk of sepsis and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Gao Jun-wei, Zhang An-qiang, Pan Wei, Yue Cai-li, Zeng Ling, Gu Wei, Jiang Jianxin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have reported the association between IL-6-174G/C polymorphism and sepsis. However, the results are inconclusive and conflicting. To better understand the role of IL-6-174G/C polymorphism in sepsis, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis. METHODOLOGY: Literature search was conducted through PubMed, Embase, Web of Knowledge databases until July 29, 2013. The pooled odds ratios (ORs)...
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