SLC11A1 (NRAMP1) but not SLC11A2 (NRAMP2) polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to tuberculosis in a high-incidence community in South Africa. - Concepedia

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SLC11A1 (NRAMP1) but not SLC11A2 (NRAMP2) polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to tuberculosis in a high-incidence community in South Africa.

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2004

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Eileen G. Hoal, Leeanne Lewis, Scott Jamieson, Fikret Tanzer, Mareli Rossouw, Victor T. Omoni, R. Hillerman, Nulda Beyers, Jenefer M. Blackwell, Paul D. van Helden

Abstract

The 5' (GT)n allele driving the highest rate of transcription of SLC11A1 appears to be associated with protection against TB in the majority of the populations studied.

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