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Variability of innate immune system genes in Native American populations-relationship with history and epidemiology.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Apr 2016
Lindenau Juliana Dal-Ri, Salzano Francisco Mauro, Hurtado Ana Magdalena, Hill Kim R, Petzl-Erler Maria Luiza, Tsuneto Luiza Tamie, Hutz Mara Helena
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The immune system of a host, defending him/her against invading pathogens, has two main subsystems: innate immunity and acquired immunity. There are several evidences showing that Native American populations are immunologically different from non-Native populations. Our aim was to describe the variability of innate immune system genes in Native American populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We...
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