Toll-like receptor gene polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to graves' ophthalmopathy in Taiwan males

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a family of pattern-recognition receptors, which plays a role in eliciting innate/adaptive immune responses and developing chronic inflammation. The polymorphisms of TLRs have been associated with the r...

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Main Authors: Liu Yu-Huei, Lin Hui-Ju, Chen Rong-Hsing, Liao Wen-Ling, Chen Wen-Chi, Tsai Yuhsin, Wan Lei, Tsai Fuu-Jen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/154