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Interferon-gamma and interleukin-12 pathway defects and human disease.
Cytokine & growth factor reviews - 1 Dec 2000
Dorman S E, Holland S M
Abstract excerpt
A genetic component to human mycobacterial disease susceptibility has long been postulated. Over the past five years, mutations in the interferon-gamma (IFNgamma) receptor, IL-12 receptor beta1 (IL-12Rbeta1), and IL-12 p40 genes have been recognized. These mutations are associated with heightened susceptibility to disease caused by intracellular pathogens including nontuberculous mycobacteria, vaccine-associated...
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