Association between polymorphisms of the IL-23R gene and allergic rhinitis in a Chinese Han population.

OBJECTIVE: Polymorphism of the interleukin-23 receptor gene corresponds with susceptibility to several immune-related diseases. For the terminal differentiation of IL-17-producing effector T-helper cells in vivo, the interleukin-23 receptor gene is of vital importance. As shown recently, Th17 cells...

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Main Authors: Di Hu, Guohua Hu, Jing Zhu, Yang Shen, Houyong Kang, Suling Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3655942?pdf=render