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Polymorphic allele of human MRC1 confer protection against tuberculosis in a Chinese population.
International journal of biological sciences - 1 Jan 2012
Zhang Xing, Jiang Feng, Wei Liliang, Li Fujian, Liu Jiyan, Wang Chong, Zhao Menyuan, Jiang Tingting, Xu Dandan, Fan Dapeng, Sun Xiaojun, Li Ji-Cheng
Abstract excerpt
Mannose receptor is a member of the C-type lectin receptor family involved in pathogen molecular-pattern recognition, and plays a critical role in shaping host immune response. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the MRC1 gene may affect expression levels and differences in the structure and function of proteins in different individuals, thereby affecting individual susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis....
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