Abstract
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an upstream proinflammatory cytokine encoded by a functionally polymorphic locus. This study of 119 patients explored the potential relationship between MIF genotype and invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae infections. We observed an association between a high-expression MIF allele and occurrence of pneumococcal meningitis.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Zeitschrift | Cytokine |
Jahrgang | 53 |
Ausgabenummer | 3 |
Seiten (von - bis) | 292-294 |
Seitenumfang | 3 |
ISSN | 1043-4666 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 01.03.2011 |