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Association between HLA-C*04 and American cutaneous leishmaniasis in endemic region of southern Brazil.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 23 Nov 2015
Ribas-Silva R C, Ribas A D, Ferreira E C, Silveira T G V, Borelli S D
Abstract excerpt
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infectious disease with global repercussions. American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is endemic in southern Brazil and its pathogenesis varies according to parasite species, immune response, and host genetics. In terms of immunogenetics, many host genes, including HLA (human leukocyte antigen), could be involved in susceptibility to and protection against ACL. Accordingly, the aim of...
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