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-318C/T polymorphism of the CTLA-4 gene is an independent risk factor for RBC alloimmunization among sickle cell disease patients.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Oct 2017
Oliveira V B, Dezan M R, Gomes F C A, Menosi Gualandro S F, Krieger J E, Pereira A C, Marsiglia J D, Levi J E, Rocha V, Mendrone-Junior A, Sabino E C, Dinardo C L
Abstract excerpt
Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) molecule is expressed on T-lymphocyte membrane and negatively influences the antigen-presenting process. Reduced expression of CTLA-4 due to gene polymorphisms is associated with increased risk of autoimmune disorders, whose physiopathology is similar to that of post-transfusion red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization. Our goal was to evaluate if polymorphisms of...
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