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Effect of transforming growth factor-β1 869C/T polymorphism and radiation pneumonitis.
International journal of clinical and experimental pathology - 1 Jan 2015
Wang Yingtian, Wang Xingguang, Wang Xiyan, Zhang Deyong, Jiang Shujuan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1) 869C/T polymorphism was associated with radiation pneumonitis (RP) susceptibility. However, the results remained controversial. Thus, a meta-analysis was conducted. METHODS: Relevant studies were systematically searched by using the NCBI, Medline, Web of Science and Embase databases. Summary odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs)...
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