Functional relevance of IL-10 promoter polymorphisms for sepsis development.
The induced production of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines is considered important for the development of sepsis and its sequelae. Polymorphisms in the IL-10 gene promoter could influence its expression and sepsis susceptibility. Results obtained by Dr Ling and colleagues demonstrated that the -1082A allele was significantly associated with lower lipopolysaccharide-induced IL-10 production in an allele-dose-dependent fashion. They also showed that this polymorphism was significantly associated with sepsis development after major trauma. These and other research data clearly demonstrated that the -1082 A/G polymorphism in the IL-10 gene promoter has an important impact on susceptibility of sepsis and sepsis outcome.
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Stanilova
D000483:Alleles; D006801:Humans; D016753:Interleukin-10 / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000235:genetics*; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides / Q000494:pharmacology; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D018805:Sepsis / Q000235:genetics*
D008070:Lipopolysaccharides; D016753:Interleukin-10