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The CD14 C-260T single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) modulates monocyte/macrophage activation in treated HIV-infected individuals.
Journal of translational medicine - 27 Jan 2015
Rajasuriar Reena, Kong Yong Yean, Nadarajah Reshika, Abdullah Noor Kamila, Spelman Tim, Yuhana Muhamad Yazli, Ponampalavanar Sasheela, Kamarulzaman Adeeba, Lewin Sharon R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HIV-infected individuals have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). T-allele carriers of the CD14 C-260T single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) have reported increased expression of the LPS-binding receptor, CD14 and inflammation in the general population. Our aim was to explore the relationship of this SNP with monocyte/macrophage activation and inflammation and its association with...
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