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Genetic variation in tumour necrosis factor and lymphotoxin is not associated with endometriosis in an Australian sample.

Authors :
Zhao, Zhen Zhen
Nyholt, Dale R.
Le, Lien
Thomas, Shane
Engwerda, Christian
Randall, Louise
Treloar, Susan A.
Montgomery, Grant W.
Source :
Human Reproduction; Sep2007, Vol. 22 Issue 9, p2389-2397, 9p, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) is a pleiotropic cytokine with a wide range of immunoregulatory effects. Variation in the promoter region of TNF and the neighbouring lymphotoxin alpha (LTA) gene might be associated with endometriosis. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02681161
Volume :
22
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Human Reproduction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44393412
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dem182