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A variant in the gene FUT9 is associated with susceptibility to placental malaria infection.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Aug 2009
Sikora Martin, Ferrer-Admetlla Anna, Laayouni Hafid, Menendez Clara, Mayor Alfredo, Bardaji Azucena, Sigauque Betuel, Mandomando Inacio, Alonso Pedro L, Bertranpetit Jaume, Casals Ferran
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Malaria in pregnancy forms a substantial part of the worldwide burden of malaria, with an estimated annual death toll of up to 200 000 infants, as well as increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Studies of genetic susceptibility to malaria have so far focused on infant malaria, with only a few studies investigating the genetic basis of placental malaria, focusing only on a limited number of candidate genes....
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