TLR2 polymorphisms, Arg753Gln and Arg677Trp, are not associated with increased burden of tuberculosis in Indian patients

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Authors

Debasis Biswas · Institute of Medical Sciences

Shailendra K. Gupta · Indian Institute of Toxicology Research

Girish Sindhwani · Swami Rama Himalayan University

Abhishek Patras · Swami Rama Himalayan University

Abstract

Hence we conclude that, contrary to reported associations in other populations, TLR2 polymorphisms are not responsible for the increased prevalence of TB in the Indian population.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Research Notes

Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. 162-162

DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-2-162

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