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The role of IL‑16 gene polymorphisms in endometriosis

Abstract:

Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases affecting up to 10% of the female population of childbearing age and a major cause of pain and infertility. It is influenced by multiple genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors. Interleukin‑16 (IL‑16) is a proinflammatory cytokine playing a pivotal role in many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases as well as in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of two IL‑16 gene s...

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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.3892/ijmm.2018.3368

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
Medical Sciences Division
Department:
Womens & Reproductive Health
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Author
Publisher:
Spandos Publications
Journal:
International Journal of Molecular Medicine More from this journal
Volume:
41
Issue:
3
Pages:
1469-1476
Publication date:
2018-01-09
Acceptance date:
2018-01-09
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EISSN:
1791-244X
ISSN:
1107-3756
Pmid:
29328375
Language:
English
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pubs:821473
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uuid:033591be-4abe-4a7b-888b-f098932a13d3
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pubs:821473
Source identifiers:
821473
Deposit date:
2018-06-16

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