The Genetic Polymorphisms of 24 Base Pair Duplication and Point G102S of Human Chitotriosidase to Bancroftian Filariasis at the Thai–Myanmar Border

The Genetic Polymorphisms of 24 Base Pair Duplication and Point G102S of Human Chitotriosidase to Bancroftian Filariasis at the Thai–Myanmar Border

Lymphatic filariasis, caused by lymphatic filarial parasites, <i>Wuchereria bancrofti,</i> and <i>Brugia malayi</i>, causes significant morbidity and disability to 120 million people in the tropics and subtropics. Chitin has an important role for embryogenesis in adult worms...

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Main Authors: Vivornpun Sanprasert, Sarit Charuchaibovorn, Surang Nuchprayoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
CHIT1
chitotriosidase
Bancroftian filariasis
genetic polymorphisms
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/1/41

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