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Polymorphisms in the genes encoding chemokine receptor 5, interleukin-10, and monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 contribute to cytomegalovirus reactivation and disease after allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 May 2006
Loeffler Juergen, Steffens Michael, Arlt Eva-Maria, Toliat Mohammad-Reza, Mezger Markus, Suk Anita, Wienker Thomas F, Hebart Holger, Nürnberg Peter, Boeckh Michael, Ljungman Per, Trenschel Rudolf, Einsele Hermann
Abstract excerpt
We analyzed 90 polymorphisms in 17 genes related to immune function for association with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) reactivation and disease in patients after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. We found relevant markers (i) in CCR5 and IL-10 genes conferring a higher risk for the development of HCMV disease and (ii) in the MCP1 gene associated with HCMV reactivation. Testing of high-risk patients for the...
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