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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Main Authors: Cui Guanglin, Wang Haoran, Li Rui, Zhang Lina, Li Zongzhe, Wang Yan, Hui Rutai, Ding Hu, Wang Dao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/235