Antigen-specific influence of GM/KM allotypes on IgG isotypes and association of GM allotypes with susceptibility to <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria is a complex disease in which genetic and environmental factors influence susceptibility. IgG isotypes are in part genetically controlled, and GM/KM allotypes are believed to be invo...

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Main Authors: Theander Thor G, Troye-Blomberg Marita, Arnot David, Iriemenam Nnaemeka C, Nasr Amre, Giha Hayder A, Berzins Klavs, ElGhazali Gehad, Pandey Janardan P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/306