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The TNF-α-308G/A Polymorphism is Not Associated with Ocular Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Han Chinese Children.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Jun 2016
Xue Wenwen, Wang Qingzhong, Li Zhiqiang, Lu Lina, Zhu Jianfeng, He Xiangui, Zhao Rong, Shi Yongyong, Zou Haidong
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between the TNF-α-308G/A polymorphism and ocular chlamydia trachomatis (C. Trachomatis) infection among Han Chinese children. METHODS: 248 patients and 162 matched healthy controls were recruited. The diagnosis of ocular C. Trachomatis infection was given after clinical observation and latex immunochromatography tests. The TNF-α-308G/A polymorphism was genotyped by...
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