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Gene Polymorphism of Toll-Like Receptors and Lung Function at Five to Seven Years of Age after Infant Bronchiolitis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Lauhkonen Eero, Koponen Petri, Vuononvirta Juho, Teräsjärvi Johanna, Nuolivirta Kirsi, Toikka Jyri O, Helminen Merja, He Qiushui, Korppi Matti
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Toll-like receptors (TLR) play a crucial role in innate immunity, protecting the host from pathogens such as viruses. Genetic variations in TLRs have been associated with the severity of viral bronchiolitis in infancy and with the later occurrence of post-bronchiolitis asthma. The aim of the present study was to evaluate if there are any exploratory associations between TLR gene polymorphisms and lung...
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