The functional polymorphisms in the IL-18 gene promoter is associated with the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis

Y. Zhou, E. Yamaguchi, M. Nishimura (Sapporo, Nagakute-cho, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Advances in pathobiology of parenchymal and airway disorders
Session: Advances in pathobiology of parenchymal and airway disorders
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1168

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