Gaucher disease protects against tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2217673120
Abstract: Biallelic mutations in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) gene cause Gaucher disease, characterized by lysosomal accumulation of glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine in macrophages. This and other lysosomal diseases occur with high frequency in Ashkenazi Jews. It has been… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis; protection tuberculosis; gaucher disease; ashkenazi jews ... See more keywords
Modelling the impact of social protection on tuberculosis: the S-PROTECT project
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5539-x
Abstract: BackgroundTackling the social determinants of Tuberculosis (TB) through social protection is a key element of the post-2015 End TB Strategy. However, evidence informing policies are still scarce. Mathematical modelling has the potential to contribute to… read more here.
Keywords: protection; modelling impact; impact social; social protection ... See more keywords