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Distribution of 32 alelle of the CCR5 gene in the population of Poland.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Jagodzinski P P, Lecybył R, Ignacak M, Juszczyk J, Trzeciak W H
Abstract excerpt
The chemokine receptor CCR5 constitutes a major co-receptor for the R5 strains of HIV-1, and a mutant allele of the CCR5 gene, especially in the homozygous form delta32/delta32, confers resistance against infection by the virus. The frequency of the delta32 allele was determined in blood donors from 16 provinces, covering the entire territory of Poland. Among 861 individuals 182 (21.1%) were carriers of the...
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