Polymorphism A(-596)G of interleukin-6 gene is associated with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
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Year of publication | 2002 |
Type | Article in Periodical |
Magazine / Source | The Journal of Investigative Dermatology |
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Field | Dermatovenerology |
Keywords | interleukin-6 - gene polymorphism - cutaneous T-cell lymphoma |
Description | The A(-596)G IL-6 gene polymorphism is associated with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Heterozygote genotype carries significantly higher relative risk for the disease, especially in women. |
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