Role of IL-4 gene polymorphisms in HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma in a Chinese population.

BACKGROUND: Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is best known as an important mediator and modulator of immune and inflammatory responses. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a typical inflammation-related cancer, and genetic variations in the IL-4 gene may be associated with the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-rela...

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Main Authors: Yu Lu, Zhitong Wu, Qiliu Peng, Liping Ma, Xiaolian Zhang, Jiangyang Zhao, Xue Qin, Shan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4190355?pdf=render