Sex- and age-dependent association of <it>SLC11A1 </it>polymorphisms with tuberculosis in Chinese: a case control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Host genetic factors are important determinants in tuberculosis (TB). The <it>SLC11A1 </it>(or <it>NRAMP1</it>) gene has been studied extensively for genetic association with TB, but with inconsistent findings...

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Main Authors: Chow Eudora YD, Lai Wai, Chan Kam, Yiu Lap, Wong Wa, Yip Shea, Leung Kim, Lin Che, Yam Wing, Chan Kin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/7/19