KIR and a specific HLA-C gene are associated with susceptibility and resistance to hepatitis B virus infection in a Brazilian population

Cell Mol Immunol. 2014 Nov;11(6):609-12. doi: 10.1038/cmi.2014.29. Epub 2014 May 19.
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MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Cytokines / metabolism
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Disease Progression
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • HLA-C Antigens / genetics*
  • Hepatitis B / immunology*
  • Hepatitis B virus / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Killer Cells, Natural / immunology*
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Receptors, KIR / genetics*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • DNA, Viral
  • HLA-C Antigens
  • Receptors, KIR