Genetic, epidemiological and biological analysis of interleukin-10 promoter single-nucleotide polymorphisms suggests a definitive role for -819C/T in leprosy susceptibility.

Pereira, A C

Genetic, epidemiological and biological analysis of interleukin-10 promoter single-nucleotide polymorphisms suggests a definitive role for -819C/T in leprosy susceptibility. [electronic resource] - Genes and immunity Mar 2009 - 174-80 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

1476-5470

10.1038/gene.2008.97 doi


Antigens, Bacterial--immunology
Case-Control Studies
Chronic Disease
Female
Gene Expression Regulation--genetics
Genetic Markers--genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease--epidemiology
Humans
Interleukin-10--biosynthesis
Leprosy--epidemiology
Leukocytes, Mononuclear--immunology
Male
Molecular Epidemiology--methods
Mycobacterium leprae--immunology
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
Promoter Regions, Genetic--genetics