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Exploring the Contribution of Interleukin-12A Genetic Polymorphisms to Pterygium Risk.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2026
Yang Ya-Chen, Hsia Ning-Yi, Hsia Te-Chun, Hu Pei-Shin, Chang Wen-Shin, Tsai Chia-Wen, Bau DA-Tian
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BACKGROUND/AIM: Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder with multifactorial etiology involving environmental exposure and immune dysregulation. Interleukin-12 (IL-12), a key immunomodulatory cytokine, has been implicated in inflammation and tumor-related processes, yet its genetic contribution to pterygium remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the association between IL-12A polymorphisms and...
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