Association of IL-10 and IL-10Rβ gene polymorphisms with graft-versus-host disease after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation from an HLA-identical sibling donor

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Extensive allelic matching in the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes is regarded as a prerequisite for good clinical success of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Also other genetic factors can be assumed to...

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Main Authors: Volin Liisa, Turpeinen Hannu, Sivula Jyrki, Partanen Jukka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/10/24