ISSN:
1435-232X
Keywords:
Key wordsNRAMP2
;
DMT1
;
Dinucleotide repeat
;
Iron transport
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Nramp1 (natural resistance-associated macrophage protein 1), encoding a polytropic integral membrane protein, was isolated as a candidate of the mouse Lsh/Ity/Bcg locus, which regulates macrophage activation for antimicrobial activity against intracellular pathogens. The NRAMP2 gene was cloned from human genome as a homologue of NRAMP1. We found a polymorphic dinucleotide repeat in the third intron of the NRAMP2 gene. This polymorphism will be a useful genetic marker to study disease associated with susceptibility to infection with intracellular pathogens.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100380050195
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