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Role of HLA, KIR, MICA, and cytokines genes in leprosy.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2013
Jarduli Luciana Ribeiro, Sell Ana Maria, Reis Pâmela Guimarães, Sippert Emília Ângela, Ayo Christiane Maria, Mazini Priscila Saamara, Alves Hugo Vicentin, Teixeira Jorge Juarez Vieira, Visentainer Jeane Eliete Laguila
Abstract excerpt
Many genes including HLA, KIR, and MICA genes, as well as polymorphisms in cytokines have been investigated for their role in infectious disease. HLA alleles may influence not only susceptibility or resistance to leprosy, but also the course of the disease. Some combinations of HLA and KIR may re...
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