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Absence of the Kilifi mutation in the rhinovirus-binding domain of ICAM-1 in a Caucasian population.
Genetic testing - 1 Jan 2003
Vijgen Leen, Van Essche Mark, Van Ranst Marc
Abstract excerpt
Human rhinoviruses (HRV), responsible for approximately 60% of the common colds, are divided into two groups, according to their receptor specificity. The major group of HRVs gains access to human cells by binding to the intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), whereas HRVs of the minor group use members of the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) family for cell entry. Previous studies confirmed that the...
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