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Article: TNF-alpha and TGF-beta genotypes associated with allergic rhinitis and asthma.
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- Hematology Week
- Article date:
- July 26, 2004
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2004 JUL 26 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- TNF-alpha and TGF-beta genotypes are associated with allergic rhinitis and asthma.
According to a study from the United States, "The development and expression of allergic rhinitis and asthma may be influenced by the elaboration of specific cytokines. Cytokine genotypes moderate illness severity in a variety of inflammatory disorders.
"Cytokine genotyping was performed on 124 infants (85% white, 57% male) to determine whether specific cytokine genotypes are associated with a parental history of allergic rhinitis and/or asthma."
"DNA was extracted from buccal brushings and assayed for tumor necrosis ...