Genetic variants in mannose receptor gene (<it>MRC1</it>) confer susceptibility to increased risk of sarcoidosis

• Main Authors: Hizawa Nobuyuki (Author), Yamaguchi Etsuro (Author), Gao Peisong (Author), Taniguchi Natsuko (Author), Shimizu Kenichi (Author), Shimizu Kaoruko (Author), Isada Akira (Author), Takahashi Ayumu (Author), Konno Satoshi (Author), Hattori Takeshi (Author), Huang Shau-Ku (Author), Nishimura Masaharu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mannose receptor (MR) is a member of the C-type lectin receptor family involved in pathogen molecular-pattern recognition and thought to be critical in shaping host immune response. The aim of this study was to investigate potential...