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Interleukin 17A gene polymorphism rs2275913 is associated with osteitis after the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination.
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) - 1 Nov 2017
Liehu-Martiskainen Milla, Korppi Matti, Teräsjärvi Johanna, Vuononvirta Juho, Huhtala Heini, Nuolivirta Kirsi, Kröger Liisa, Peltola Ville, Pöyhönen Laura, He Qiushui
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Interleukin-17 (IL-17) appears to promote the host's defence against mycobacterial infections. This study evaluated the association between IL17A gene polymorphism and the risk of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) osteitis after newborn vaccination and between IL17A gene polymorphism and IL-17A concentrations in serum. METHODS: IL17A rs2275913 gene polymorphisms and serum IL-17A concentrations were studied in...
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