Polymorphisms in Genes Affecting Interferon- γ Production and Th1 T Cell Differentiation Are Associated With Progression to Chagas Disease Cardiomyopathy
Conclusions: Our data show that novel polymorphisms affecting IL12B and IL10, but not IFNG or IL4 genes play a role in genetic susceptibility to CCC development. This might indicate that the increased Th1 differentiation and IFN-γ production associated with CCC is genetically controlled.
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
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