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 reduc...
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Formáid: | Journal article |
Teanga: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2005
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