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Associations of FoxP3 gene polymorphisms with severe recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in Korean patients.
Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale - 15 Mar 2017
Kwon Tack-Kyun, Chung Eun Jae, Lee Nuri, Roh Eun Youn, Song Eun Young
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BACKGROUND: FoxP3 is the most dependable marker for regulatory T cells which play a major role in immune tolerance. Foxp3 gene polymorphisms were associated with various autoimmune diseases and clearance of viral infections. We studied the association of Foxp3 polymorphisms in severe RRP patients. METHODS: A total of 30 Korean severe RRP patients and 195 healthy controls were enrolled. Foxp3 polymorphisms...
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