Association of KIR haplotypes with propensity for developing chronic hepatitis B induced liver diseases (cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma) and HIV-1 infection in a West African Cohort

• Main Authors: Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma (Author), Pegdwendé Abel Sorgho (Author), Marius Ayaovi Setor (Author), Bolni Marius Nagalo (Author), Bayala Bagora (Author), Lassina Traore (Author), Christelle WM Nadembega (Author), Djeneba Ouermi (Author), Albert Théophane Yonli (Author), Simpore Jacques (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Annals of Molecular and Genetic Medicine - Peertechz Publications, 2020-03-20.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Objectives: A subset of specialized KIR haplotype has been shown to be strongly associated with susceptibility or resistance to viral infections in humans. Therefore, this pilot investigation sought to determine the frequencies of KIR Haplotype in hepatitis B (HBV) and HIV-1 infected patien...