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A functional single-nucleotide polymorphism in the CR1 promoter region contributes to protection against cerebral malaria.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Dec 2008
Teeranaipong Phairote, Ohashi Jun, Patarapotikul Jintana, Kimura Ryosuke, Nuchnoi Pornlada, Hananantachai Hathairad, Naka Izumi, Putaporntip Chaturong, Jongwutiwes Somchai, Tokunaga Katsushi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although the level of erythrocyte complement receptor type 1 (E-CR1) expression in patients with malaria has been extensively studied, whether the level of expression of E-CR1 is associated with severe malaria remains controversial. The present study examined a possible association of polymorphisms in the CR1 gene with the severity of malaria, and it evaluated the influence of the associated...
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