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CD36 polymorphism is associated with protection from cerebral malaria.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Feb 2003
Omi Kazuya, Ohashi Jun, Patarapotikul Jintana, Hananantachai Hathairad, Naka Izumi, Looareesuwan Sornchai, Tokunaga Katsushi
Abstract excerpt
The human protein CD36 is a major receptor for Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes and contributes to the pathology of P. falciparum malaria. We performed variation screening of the CD36 gene and examined the possible association between CD36 polymorphisms and the severity of malaria in 475 adult Thai patients with P. falciparum malaria. Accordingly, we identified nine CD36 polymorphisms with a...
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