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Influence of chitotriosidase gene polymorphisms on oxidative stress and susceptibility to Aspergillus infection among exposed workers.
International journal of environmental health research - 1 Dec 2023
Moubarz Gehan, Shousha Wafaa G, Saad-Hussein Amal, Shawky Michael M, Shawky Shiamaa
Abstract excerpt
Chitotriosidase (CHIT1) is involved in the innate defense against chitin-containing pathogens. In the present study, we sought to investigate the role of CHIT1 gene polymorphisms on susceptibility to Aspergillus infection in addition to oxidative stress caused by infection. CHIT1 gene polymorphisms were identified in 60 Aspergillus-positive workers by REFLP. We also measured concentrations of the CHIT1 enzyme,...
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