The role of IL-12, IL-18, TNF-α, IFN-γ and TGF-β1 in pulmonary tuberculosis

F. Alatas, O. Alatas, M. Metintas, O. Colak, S. Erginel, I. Ucgun (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Genetics, molecular biology peculiar epidemiological features
Session: Genetics, molecular biology peculiar epidemiological features
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3441
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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