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Toll-like receptors genes polymorphisms and the occurrence of HCMV infection among pregnant women.
Virology journal - 24 Mar 2017
Wujcicka Wioletta, Paradowska Edyta, Studzińska Mirosława, Wilczyński Jan, Nowakowska Dorota
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the most common cause of intrauterine infections worldwide. The toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been reported as important factors in immune response against HCMV. Particularly, TLR2, TLR4 and TLR9 have been shown to be involved in antiviral immunity. Evaluation of the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), located within TLR2, TLR4 and TLR9 genes, in the...
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