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Alteration of -656(G/T) and -607(C/A) polymorphisms in interleukin-18 (IL-18) gene in house dust mite-sensitive allergic rhinitis patients in Thailand.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 6 Jul 2017
Tungtrongchitr A, Jumpasri J, Sookrung N, Visitsunthorn N, Tantilipikorn P, Piboonpocanan O, Indrawattana N, Tungtrongchitr R, Chaicumpa W
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE-mediated inflammation of the nasal membranes, which is naturally triggered by aeroallergens. House dust mites (HDM) are the most common inhalant allergens. Interleukin-18 (IL-18) has been established as an essential cytokine that can activate the generation of IgE. This randomized controlled study aimed to identify the possible relationship of the genetic variations in the IL-18...
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