TLR2 polymorphisms, Arg753Gln and Arg677Trp, are not associated with increased burden of tuberculosis in Indian patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In view of the role of TLR2 activation in host defense against mycobacteria, the present study was conducted to examine whether TLR2 polymorphisms could account for the increased prevalence of tuberculosis in Indian patients. Detecti...

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Main Authors: Sindhwani Girish, Gupta Shailendra K, Biswas Debasis, Patras Abhishek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/2/162