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Association of cytokine and chemokine gene polymorphisms with severe acute respiratory syndrome.

Authors :
Lau YL
Peiris JS
Source :
Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi [Hong Kong Med J] 2009 Feb; Vol. 15 Suppl 2, pp. 43-6.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

1. The IFN-gamma +874A allele and RANTES -28 G allele are risk factors for SARS susceptibility. 2. The RANTES -28 G allele plays a role in the pathogenesis of SARS. 3. The polymorphisms of IL-10, TNF-alpha, IL-12, IP-10, Mig and MCP-1 are not associated with SARS susceptibility.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1024-2708
Volume :
15 Suppl 2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19258635