Marked differences in CRP genotype frequencies between the Fulani and sympatric ethnic groups in Africa
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein that can activate various immune cells and bind to certain Fcγ receptors. The latter may compete with the binding of IgG antibodies to these receptors and could thereby interfere wit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-06-01
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| Series: | Malaria Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/136 |