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Human complement receptor type 1 (CR1) protein levels and genetic variants in chronic Chagas Disease.
Scientific reports - 11 Jan 2018
Sandri Thaisa Lucas, Lidani Kárita Cláudia Freitas, Andrade Fabiana Antunes, Meyer Christian G, Kremsner Peter G, de Messias-Reason Iara J, Velavan Thirumalaisamy P
Abstract excerpt
Complement is an essential element in both innate and acquired immunity contributing to the immunopathogenesis of many disorders, including Chagas Disease (CD). Human complement receptor 1 (CR1) plays a role in the clearance of complement opsonized molecules and may facilitate the entry of pathogens into host cells. Distinct CR1 exon 29 variants have been found associated with CR1 expression levels, increased...
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