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P2X7R Gene Polymorphisms are Associated with Increased Risk of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Tibetan Chinese Population.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 2 Nov 2016
Zhu Xikai, Guo Wen, Ren Guoxia, He Xue, Hu Qunying, Zhang Yuan, Kang Longli, Yuan Dongya, Jin Tianbo
Abstract excerpt
In this study, we aim to explore the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the P2X7R gene and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) susceptibility in the Tibetan Chinese population in China. We examined 467 patients with active PTB and 504 healthy controls living in Xi'an and the surrounding area. Eight P2X7R SNPs were genotyped, and association analysis was performed. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95%...
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