The role of IL-18 level and genetic polymorphism in patients with bronchial asthma and its relation to disease severity

A. Kassem, N. Hossam (Alex, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Gene-environment treatment and asthma
Session: Gene-environment treatment and asthma
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 476
Disease area: Airway diseases

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