Association of FOXP3 Gene Polymorphism with Chronic Hepatitis B in Chinese Population

Objective The forkhead transcription factor FOXP3 is a key molecular which can mediate regulatory T cells immune-related inhibitory functions. Increased levels of FOXP3-positive Tregs in peripheral blood have been proved to be associated with a less favorable prognosis in various inflammatory diseas...

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Main Authors: Chen Yan-hui, Zhang Heng-hui, Wang Yan, Xie Xing-wang, Fei Ran, Wang Xue-yan, Wei Lai, Chen Hong-song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2012-12-01
Series:Infection International
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ii.2012.1.issue-4/ii-2017-0027/ii-2017-0027.xml?format=INT