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Association of LMP/TAP gene polymorphisms with tuberculosis susceptibility in Li population in China.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Wang Danmei, Zhou Yue, Ji Limin, He Tong, Lin Feng, Lin Rong, Lin Tangchang, Mo Yanna
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BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease affected by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Several association studies have suggested that cellular immune response is vital for controlling and preventing of tuberculosis infection. Low molecular weight polypeptides (LMPs) and transporters with antigen processing (TAPs) are the main molecules in the processing and presentation pathway for...
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