Analysis of IL-12 p40 subunit gene and IFN-γ G5644A polymorphisms in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Genes encoding cytokine mediators are prime candidates for genetic analysis in conditions with T-helper (Th) cell disease driven imbalance. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a predominantly Th2 mediated disease associated with a...

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Main Authors: Welsh Kenneth I, Sato Hiroe, Vassilakis Dimitris, Pantelidis Panagiotis, Latsi Panagiota, du Bois Roland M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/4/1/6