Host genetic susceptibility to human tuberculosis.

doi:10.1002/0470846526.ch2

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Host genetic susceptibility to human tuberculosis.

Novartis Foundation symposium - 1 Jan 1998

Bellamy R J, Hill A V

Abstract excerpt

Convincing evidence exists that host genes influence the outcome of infection in human tuberculosis. We are employing two complementary strategies to find the genes involved: a linkage-based, comprehensive genome screen and an association-based candidate gene study. In a genome screen of 282 mark...

Topics

Carrier Proteins
Cation Transport Proteins
Genetic Linkage
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Testing
Genetics, Population
Humans
Membrane Proteins
Receptors, Calcitriol
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

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