Genetic variation in interleukin-7 is associated with a reduced erythropoietic response in Kenyan children infected with Plasmodium falciparum

Severe malarial anemia (SMA) is a leading cause of malaria-related morbidity and mortality in children. The genetic factors that influence development of SMA and inefficient erythropoiesis, a central pathogeni...

Source: BMC Medical Genetics - August 16, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Lily E. Kisia, Prakasha Kempaiah, Samuel B. Anyona, Elly O. Munde, Angela O. Achieng, John M. Ong ’echa, Christophe G. Lambert, Kiprotich Chelimo, Collins Ouma, Douglas J. Perkins and Evans Raballah Tags: Research article Source Type: research