P2X7 Gene Polymorphisms and Risk Assessment for Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Asian Indians
Objective: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Macrophages play an important role in the immunopathogenesis of tuberculosis. Extracellular ATP induces macrophage bactericidal activity through activation of the purinergic P2X7 receptor. This case- control study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2010-0682 |