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Host susceptibility genes of asymptomatic malaria from South Central Timor, Eastern Indonesia.
Parasitology research - 1 Jan 2023
Fitri Nyoman, Na-Bangchang Kesara, Tjitra Emiliana, Hutagalung Jontari, Sunarno Sunarno, Dewi Rita Marleta, Handayani Sarwo, Chaijaroenkul Wanna
Abstract excerpt
Host genetic factors, such as the genes for various cytokines and adhesion molecules, play a significant role in determining susceptibility to malaria infection. Polymorphisms in host genes have been correlated with malaria infection in both African and Asian regions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between both cytokine and adhesion molecule genotypes with susceptibility to malaria...
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