Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5908608 Infection, Genetics and Evolution 2015 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
IL-18 -137G/C polymorphism contributed to TB susceptibility in Chinese Han population. Allele G might be a predisposing gene of TB, while allele C probably plays a role in preventing mycobacterium tuberculosis infection by promoting more vigorous protein expression.
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