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Polymorphisms of the STAT4 gene in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis.
Bioscience reports - 31 Aug 2018
Wu Shouquan, Wang Minggui, Wang Yu, Zhang Miaomiao, He Jian-Qing
Abstract excerpt
The signal transducer and activator of transcription 4 (STAT4) gene encodes a transcription factor that transmits signals induced by several cytokines which play critical roles in the development of autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. In the present study, we have investigated the association between STAT4 polymorphisms and a predisposition to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection and pulmonary...
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