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Toll-Like Receptor 4 Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Schizophrenia: A Case-Control Study.
Immunological investigations - 1 Oct 2022
Mostafa Maged, Elwasify Mohamed, Fathy Aya Ahmed, Abdelsalam Maha
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Schizophrenia is a common psychiatric disorder that exhibits a variety of symptoms. The exact etiology and pathogenesis are still doubtful. However, genetic and environmental factors seem to have a role. Years ago, the role of the immune system was focused on auto-antibodies, cytokines, different types of immune cells and immune genes. The Toll-like receptors (TLR) are a cornerstone of the innate immune system,...
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