Genomics of host-pathogen interactions.

Genomics of host-pathogen interactions. Curr Opin Immunol. 2014 Jun 24;30C:32-38 Authors: Rausell A, Telenti A Abstract The study of immunity against infection can be framed in the context of genomics. First, long-term association with pathogens results in genomic signatures that result from positive selection. Evolutionary pressures tailor species or individual responses to pathogens, that may be associated with skewed patterns of immunity. Second, recent human population expansion carries an increasing burden of genetic mutation that can result in sporadic immunodeficiencies, and more generally, in diversity in susceptibility to infection. This review highlights current concepts and tools for the analysis of genomes and stresses the interest of these approaches in immunity. PMID: 24972384 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Opinion in Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Curr Opin Immunol Source Type: research