Association of NRAMP1 polymorphism with leprosy type but not susceptibility to leprosy per se in west Africans.
Twin and family studies indicate that host genetic factors influence susceptibility to leprosy and, possibly, leprosy type. Murine studies have suggested a role for the natural resistance-associated macrophage protein 1 (Nramp1) gene, which can influence cellular immune responses to intracellular pa...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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