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The distribution of genetic diversity of KIR genes in the Chinese Mongolian population.
Human immunology - 1 Oct 2012
Wang Hong-dan, Zhang Fei-xiong, Shen Chun-mei, Wu Yuan-ming, Lv Yong-gang, Xie Song-tao, Yang Guang, Qin Hai-xia, Fan Shuan-liang, Zhu Bo-feng
Abstract excerpt
Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) are expressed on natural killer cells and as such regulate their response against infection and malignancy. KIR genes are variable in gene content and type, which results in different KIR haplotypes, and can be used to discriminate individuals and populations from different regions or ethnic groups. In the present study, we represent the first report on the KIR...
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