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Missense mutations of the interleukin-12 receptor beta 1(IL12RB1) and interferon-gamma receptor 1 (IFNGR1) genes are not associated with susceptibility to lepromatous leprosy in Korea.
Immunogenetics - 1 Jun 2003
Lee Seong-Beom, Kim Byoung Chul, Jin Song Hou, Park Yong-Gyu, Kim Se-Kon, Kang Tae-Jin, Chae Gue-Tae
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Interleukin-12 receptor beta 1 ( IL12RB1), interleukin-12 receptor beta 2 ( IL12RB2), and interferon gamma receptor 1 ( IFNGR1) perform important roles in the host defense against intracellular pathogens such as Mycobacteria. Several mutations within their genes have been confirmed as associated with increased susceptibility to mycobacterial infection. However, the association between mutations of the IL12RB1,...
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