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Distribution of CD36 deficiency in different Chinese ethnic groups.
Human immunology - 1 Jul 2020
Liu Jing, Shao Yuan, Ding Haoqiang, Deng Jing, Xu Xiuzhang, Wang Jiali, Xia Wenjie, Santoso Sentot, Ye Xin, Fu Yongshui
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BACKGROUND: CD36 is a multifunctional receptor in cells that plays a role in important cellular processes including immune regulation. Evidence indicates that mutations in the CD36 gene are associated with malaria. Moreover, studies on the frequency of CD36 deficiency have been conducted in specific provinces of China. However, the frequency of CD36 deficiency may differ among various ethnic populations. In this...
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