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Reduced erythrocyte CR1 levels in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is an acquired phenomenon.
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) - 1 Jul 2008
Senbagavalli P, Geetha S T, Karunakaran K, Banu Rekha V V, Venkatesan P, Ramanathan V D
Abstract excerpt
Complement receptor 1 expressed on erythrocytes is involved in the transport of circulating immune complexes from the circulation to the mononuclear phagocyte system for safe disposal. The prevalence of complement receptor 1 genotypes and the association between circulating immune complexes and expression of complement receptor 1 on erythrocytes in pulmonary tuberculosis are not fully understood. Observations...
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