Genetic variants in mannose receptor gene (<it>MRC1</it>) confer susceptibility to increased risk of sarcoidosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mannose receptor (MR) is a member of the C-type lectin receptor family involved in pathogen molecular-pattern recognition and thought to be critical in shaping host immune response. The aim of this study was to investigate potential...

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Main Authors: Hizawa Nobuyuki, Yamaguchi Etsuro, Gao Peisong, Taniguchi Natsuko, Shimizu Kenichi, Shimizu Kaoruko, Isada Akira, Takahashi Ayumu, Konno Satoshi, Hattori Takeshi, Huang Shau-Ku, Nishimura Masaharu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/151