Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2136962 | Leukemia Research | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Results of available literatures, which concerned the association between TNF-α promoter −238/−308 gene polymorphisms and multiple myeloma (MM), are of great controversy. A review was performed in studies reporting on the association between them. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to evaluate the association. The pooled ORs indicated that there was no association between TNF-α −238/−308 polymorphisms and MM susceptibility in overall population. Sub-group analysis also confirmed that no evidence supported the relevance of TNF-α promoter −238/−308 gene polymorphisms with MM. Studies with large sample size and multi-ethnics may be needed to further explore the association between them.
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Authors
Bing Li, Xiao-Dan Wang, Xiaolei Sun, Jianxiong Ma, Yang Yang, Xinlong Ma,