Interferon-gamma polymorphisms and risk of iron deficiency and anaemia in Gambian children
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Anaemia is a major public health concern especially in African children living in malaria-endemic regions. Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) is elevated during malaria infection and is thought to influence erythropoiesis and iron status. Genetic variants in t...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research
2020
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