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Expression of the SLC11A1 (NRAMP1) 5'-(GT)n repeat: opposite effect in the presence of -237C-->T.
Blood cells, molecules & diseases - 1 Jan 2000
Zaahl Monique G, Robson Kathryn J H, Warnich Louise, Kotze Maritha J
Abstract excerpt
Association of various autoimmune and infectious diseases with genetic variation in the solute carrier family 11 member 1 (SLC11A1) gene, formerly known as the natural resistance-associated macrophage protein 1 (NRAMP1) gene, is in accordance with its role in iron metabolism and immune function. In this investigation, in vitro studies were performed to determine whether allelic variants in the promoter region of...
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