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Association of IL-4 and IL-10 maternal haplotypes with immune responses to P. falciparum in mothers and newborns.
BMC infectious diseases - 13 May 2013
Lokossou Adjimon Gatien, Dechavanne Célia, Bouraïma Aziz, Courtin David, Le Port Agnès, Ladékpo Rodolphe, Noukpo Julien, Bonou Désiré, Ahouangninou Claude, Sabbagh Audrey, Fayomi Benjamin, Massougbodji Achille, Garcia André, Migot-Nabias Florence
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Particular cytokine gene polymorphisms are involved in the regulation of the antibody production. The consequences of already described IL-4, IL-10 and IL-13 gene polymorphisms on biological parameters and antibody levels were investigated among 576 mothers at delivery and their newborns in the context of P. falciparum placental malaria infection. METHODS: The study took place in the semi-rural area...
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