Polymorphism of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) gene promoter, circulating TNF-alpha level, and cardiovascular risk factor for ischemic stroke
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is one of the most typical pro-inflammatory cytokines with both beneficial and destructive properties for the central nervous system. Increasing evidences have demonstrated the important role of TNF-α...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Neuroinflammation |
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Online Access: | http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/235 |