A common haplotype of the TNF receptor 2 gene modulates endotoxin tolerance.
Endotoxin tolerance is characterized by the suppression of further TNF release upon recurrent exposure to LPS. This phenomenon is proposed to act as a homeostatic mechanism preventing uncontrolled cytokine release such as that observed in bacterial sepsis. The regulatory mechanisms and interindividu...
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| Формат: | Journal article |
| Мова: | English |
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2011
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