G allele at −924 A > G position of FoxP3 gene promoter as a risk factor for tuberculosis

G allele at −924 A > G position of FoxP3 gene promoter as a risk factor for tuberculosis

Abstract Background Forkhead box protein 3 (FoxP3) is an important factor for development and function of Regulatory T cells (Treg). Studies have found an association between common gene polymorphisms in FoxP3 and some infectious diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible associations...

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Main Authors: Elham Beiranvand, Saeid Abediankenari, Soghra Khani, Hamideh Mahmoodzadeh Hosseini, Sirous Zeinali, Behnoush Beiranvand, Mehdi Goudarzi, Sima Sadat Seyedjavadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Forkhead box protein 3
Gene polymorphisms
Regulatory T cells
Tuberculosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2762-5

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