Abstract Background Although interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a potent inhibitor of allergic diseases,
the association between promoter− 1082/− 819/− 592 polymorphisms and asthma …

Purpose Asthma is a complex disease, with contributions from multiple genes, various
genetic backgrounds, and environmental factors. Many human epidemiological studies have …

Introduction Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases caused by acute and
chronic inflammation of airways. Proinflammatory cytokines could contribute to this …

Tuberculosis (TB) constitutes the major cause of death due to infectious diseases. Cytokines
play a major role in defence against M ycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Polymorphisms …

Background: Many studies have assessed the potential link between interleukin-6
polymorphisms and susceptibility to allergic diseases. However, the results are still …

■ Abstract Background: Asthma is a complex disease that is caused by genetic and
environmental factors. The production of interleukin (IL)-4, which can influence mast cell …

■ Abstract Background and Objective: The course of atopic dermatitis (AD) in childhood is
characterized by typical changes in phenotype, including a shift from skin involvement to …

Several studies assessed the associations of interleukin-10 (IL-10) polymorphisms with
asthma in different populations. However, the results were inconclusive. The aim of the …

Background Some inflammatory factors play an important role in recurrent oral ulceration
(ROU). The genetics mechanism of expression level of inflammatory factors is not clear in …

ALLERGIC ASTHMA is a multifactorial disease, influenced by genetic and environmental
factors. Recent family-based studies have revealed evidence for linkage of human …