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The relationship between TNF alpha gene polymorphisms (-238/-308), TNF RII VNTR (p75) and outcomes of hepatitis B virus infection in Tunisian population.
Gene - 1 Sept 2015
Sghaier Ikram, Zidi Sabrina, Mouelhi Leila, Dabbech Radhouane, Ghazouani Ezzedine, Brochot Etienne, Stayoussef Mouna, Yacoubi-Loueslati Besma
Abstract excerpt
The present study was undertaken to investigate the association between Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection and polymorphisms of tumour necrosis factor alpha TNF-α -308 G>A, TNF-α -238 G>A and TNF RII VNTR (p75) gene promoter in a Tunisian population. Blood samples were collected from 100 Tunisian patients with HBV infection, 45 with Chronic Hepatitis (CH), 36 with Liver Cirrhosis (LC), 15 with Hepatocellular...
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