The tumor necrosis factor-alpha promoter -1031C polymorphism is associated with decreased risk of endometriosis in a Japanese population.

BACKGROUND: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) is a multifunctional proinflammatory cytokine, associated with various inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Elevated TNF-alpha levels in peritoneal fluid have been reported in women with endometriosis, suggesting that TNF-alpha may be involved in...

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Main Authors: Asghar, T, Yoshida, S, Kennedy, S, Negoro, K, Zhuo, W, Hamana, S, Motoyama, S, Nakago, S, Barlow, D, Maruo, T
פורמט: Journal article
שפה:English
יצא לאור: 2004