An immune basis for malaria protection by the sickle cell trait.
BACKGROUND: Malaria resistance by the sickle cell trait (genotype HbAS) has served as the prime example of genetic selection for over half a century. Nevertheless, the mechanism of this resistance remains the subject of considerable debate. While it probably involves innate factors such as the redu...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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