Table 2.
Allele frequencies of the polymorphisms investigated in the TNFA and LTA genes. Data are given in absolute numbers with percentages in parentheses.
| Polymorphism | Allele | Sarcoidosis patients (2n = 192) | Control subjects (2n = 310) | FET P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NcoI | A | 138 (71·88) | 244 (78·72) | 0·086 |
| G | 54 (28·13) | 66 (21·29) | ||
| -1031 | C | 54 (28·13) | 110 (35·48) | 0·096 |
| T | 138 (71·88) | 200 (64·52) | ||
| -863 | A | 54 (28·13) | 100 (32·26) | 0·370 |
| C | 138 (71·88) | 210 (67·74) | ||
| -857 | C | 171 (89·06) | 276 (89·03) | 1·00 |
| T | 21 (10·94) | 34 (10·97) | ||
| -308 | A | 11 (5·73) | 27 (8·71) | 0·297 |
| G | 181 (94·27) | 283 (91·29) | ||
| -238 | A | 7 (3·65) | 14 (4·52) | 0·819 |
| G | 185 (96·35) | 296 (95·48) |