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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/151 |