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TBXA2R rs4523 G allele is associated with decreased susceptibility to Kawasaki disease.
Cytokine - 1 Nov 2018
Che Di, Pi Lei, Xu Yufen, Fu LanYan, Zhou Huazhong, Wang Zhouping, Huang Ping, Zhang Li, Gu Xiaoqiong
Abstract excerpt
Kawasaki disease is a multi-system vasculitis and a primary cause of acquired heart disease among children. Genetic factors may increase susceptibility to Kawasaki disease. TBXA2R is a G-protein-coupled receptor that participates in tissue inflammation and is associated with susceptibility to several diseases, but its relevance in Kawasaki disease is unclear. We genotyped TBXA2R (rs1131882 and rs4523) in 694...
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