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Influence of killer immunoglobulin-like receptors genes on the recurrence rate of ocular toxoplasmosis in Brazil.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jan 2023
Perce-da-Silva Daiana de Souza, Joaquim Thays Euzebio, Aleixo Ana Luisa Quintella do Couto, Motta Juliana Pessanha Rodrigues, Lima-Junior Josué da Costa, Ribeiro-Alves Marcelo, de Oliveira-Ferreira Joseli, Porto Luís Cristóvão de Moraes Sobrino, Banic Dalma Maria, Amendoeira Maria Regina Reis
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recurrence is a hallmark of ocular toxoplasmosis (OT), and conditions that influence its occurrence remain a challenge. Natural killer cells (NK) are effectors cells whose primary is cytotoxic function against many parasites, including Toxoplasma gondii. Among the NK cell receptors, immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) deserve attention due to their high polymorphism. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to...
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