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IFNGR1 gene promoter polymorphisms and susceptibility to cerebral malaria.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2002
Koch Oliver, Awomoyi Agnes, Usen Stanley, Jallow Muminatou, Richardson Anna, Hull Jeremy, Pinder Margaret, Newport Melanie, Kwiatkowski Dominic
Abstract excerpt
Interferon (IFN)-gamma is a critical mediator of immunity to malaria. This study explored the relationship between polymorphisms in the promoter region of the gene encoding IFN-gamma receptor 1 (IFNGR1) and susceptibility to malaria in African children. Four polymorphisms were found in the region between -1400 and +100 nt of the translational start site by sequencing, and analysis of 562 nuclear families revealed...
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