Association between tumor necrosis factor alpha-238G/a polymorphism and tuberculosis susceptibility: a meta-analysis study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) plays a key role in the containment of tuberculosis. The relationship between the TNF -238G/A polymorphism and tuberculosis susceptibility remains inconclusive. A comprehensive meta-analysis was ma...
Main Authors: | Zhang Zhijiao, Zhu Hang, Pu Xudi, Meng Siying, Zhang Fan, Xun Lei, Liu Qin, Wang Yang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/328 |
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