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Association of the intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) gene polymorphisms with endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Oct 2015
Pabalan Noel, Jarjanazi Hamdi, Christofolini Denise Maria, Barbosa Caio Parente, Bianco Bianca
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Reported associations of the G241R and K469E polymorphisms of the intercellular adhesion molecule-1 gene (ICAM-1) gene with endometriosis have differed in magnitude. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a meta-analysis of six published case-control studies (from five articles), we estimated risk [odds ratio (OR) 95 % confidence intervals (CI)] of associations with these polymorphisms using the Review Manager 5.3...
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