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Distribution of KIR genes in the Croatian population.
Human immunology - 1 Aug 2013
Burek Marija Kamenaric, Grubic Zorana, Stingl Katarina, Zunec Renata
Abstract excerpt
The KIR locus with genes involved in immune processes is among the most polymorphic and structurally diverse human loci. KIR genes encode activating and inhibitory receptors that differ in specificity for HLA class I ligands and signaling potential. These receptors are expressed principally by natural killer (NK) cells and subpopulations of T cells. This study represents the first report of the distribution of...
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