Effect of IL12A and IL12B polymorphisms on the risk of Chlamydia trachomatis-induced tubal factor infertility and disease severity.

BACKGROUND: Interleukin-12 (IL-12) and related cytokines induce activation and differentiation of T cells. Our aim was to investigate the associations between genetic differences in IL-12-family cytokines and the pathogenesis of chlamydial disease. METHODS: The final study population consisted of 10...

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Main Authors: Ohman, H, Bailey, R, Natividad, A, Ragoussis, J, Johnson, L, Tiitinen, A, Halttunen, M, Paavonen, J, Surcel, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012