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Population genetics of IFIH1: ancient population structure, local selection, and implications for susceptibility to type 1 diabetes.
Molecular biology and evolution - 1 Nov 2010
Fumagalli Matteo, Cagliani Rachele, Riva Stefania, Pozzoli Uberto, Biasin Mara, Piacentini Luca, Comi Giacomo P, Bresolin Nereo, Clerici Mario, Sironi Manuela
Abstract excerpt
The human interferon induced with helicase C domain 1 (IFIH1) gene encodes a sensor of double-strand RNA involved in innate immunity against viruses, indicating that this gene is a likely target of virus-driven selective pressure. Notably, IFIH1 also plays a role in autoimmunity, as common and rare polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D). We analyzed the evolutionary history of...
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