The interferon gamma gene polymorphism +874 A/T is associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cytokines play important roles in antiviral action. We examined whether polymorphisms of <it>IFN-γ</it>,<it>TNF-α </it>and <it>IL-10 </it>affect the susceptibility to and outcome of severe acute re...

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Main Authors: Chan Eric YT, Au KL, Chow Eudora Y, Yung Raymond WH, Law Helen, Wong Wilfred, Ng Man, Tso Gloria, Ip WK Eddie, Chong Wai Po, Lim Wilina, Peiris JS Malik, Lau Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/6/82