Reduced vitamin D receptor (VDR) and cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide (CAMP) gene expression contribute to the maintenance of inflammatory immune response in leprosy patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2022.104981
Abstract: Leprosy is an infectious disease influenced by genetic, immunological, and environmental factors. Reduced gene expressions may be associated with the immunological response pattern and leprosy susceptibility. We investigated the direct and indirect effects of Vitamin… read more here.
Keywords: response; leprosy patients; gene; camp gene ... See more keywords