Article
FCGR2A functional genetic variant associated with susceptibility to severe malarial anaemia in Ghanaian children.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jul 2010
Schuldt Kathrin, Esser Claudia, Evans Jennifer, May Jürgen, Timmann Christian, Ehmen Christa, Loag Wibke, Ansong Daniel, Ziegler Andreas, Agbenyega Tsiri, Meyer Christian G, Horstmann Rolf D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Severe malarial anaemia is a major cause of mortality from malaria. Although of enormous relevance, its pathogenesis is largely unknown. Interestingly, the extent of anaemia greatly exceeds the loss of erythrocytes due to direct destruction by the pathogen Plasmodium falciparum. Immune response against the parasite is partially mediated through the Fc receptor for immunoglobulin (Ig) G IIa...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
