TLR-4 polymorphisms and leukocyte TLR-4 expression in febrile UTI and renal scarring

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Torun Bayram M., Soylu A., Ateş H., Kızıldağ S., Kavukçu S.

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY, vol.28, no.9, pp.1827-1835, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 28 Issue: 9
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s00467-013-2478-8
• Journal Name: PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1827-1835
• Keywords: Febrile urinary tract infection, Renal scarring, TLR-4 expression, TLR-4 polymorphism, TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS, URINARY-TRACT-INFECTION, ACUTE PYELONEPHRITIS, VESICOURETERAL REFLUX, GENE POLYMORPHISMS, INCREASED RISK, CHILDREN, ASSOCIATION, PERIODONTITIS, NEPHROPATHY
• Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, we aimed to determine the relation of TLR-4 Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile polymorphisms and monocyte/neutrophil TLR-4 expression to febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) and renal scar development in children.