Interactive effect of STAT6 and IL13 gene polymorphisms on eczema status: results from a longitudinal and a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Eczema is a prevalent skin disease that is mainly characterized by systemic deviation of immune response and defective epidermal barrier. Th2 cytokines, such as IL-13, and transcription factor STAT6 are key elements in the inflammatory response that characterize allergic disorders, inclu...
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Language: | English |
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2013-07-02.
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