CD209 genetic polymorphism and tuberculosis disease.

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. DC-SIGN, encoded by CD209, is a receptor capable of binding and internalizing Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Previous studies have reported that the CD209 promoter single nucleotide polymor...

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Main Authors:	Vannberg, F, Chapman, S, Khor, C, Tosh, K, Floyd, S, Jackson-Sillah, D, Crampin, A, Sichali, L, Bah, B, Gustafson, P, Aaby, P, McAdam, K, Bah-Sow, O, Lienhardt, C, Sirugo, G, Fine, P, Hill, A
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science 2008

CD209 genetic polymorphism and tuberculosis disease.

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