Variable number of tandem repeat polymorphisms of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene <it>IL-1RN</it>: a novel association with the athlete status
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The interleukin-1 (IL-1) family of cytokines is involved in the inflammatory and repair reactions of skeletal muscle during and after exercise. Specifically, plasma levels of the IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) increase dramaticall...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/29 |