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Polymorphism of Slc11a1 (Nramp1) gene and canine leishmaniasis in a case-control study.
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2005
Sanchez-Robert E, Altet L, Sanchez A, Francino O
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence of canine leishmaniasis infection in an endemic area such as the Mediterranean basin (67%) is higher than the prevalence of the disease (10%), suggesting a role of host genetics related to the outcome of the disease. Because Slc11a1 gene affects susceptibility and clinical outcome of autoimmune and infectious diseases, we analyzed five polymorphisms of the Slc11a1 gene in a case-control study with...
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