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ArticleParasites & vectors2017

SLC11A1 polymorphisms and host susceptibility to cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan.

Mariam Sophie, Abdul Hameed, Akhtar Muneer, Azam J Samdani, Saima Saleem, Abid Azhar

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Article in Parasites & vectors, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mariam SophieKarachi Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan. mariamsophie@gmail.com.
Abdul HameedInstitute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), 24-Mauve Area, G- 9/1, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Akhtar MuneerKuwait Teaching Hospital, Abdara Chowk, University Road, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Azam J SamdaniNational Medical Centre, A-5/A, National Highway, Phase 1, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan.
Saima SaleemKarachi Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
Abid AzharKarachi Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
University of Karachi · PKInstitute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering · PKKhyber Teaching Hospital · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe vector-borne cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in several regions of Pakistan mainly affecting poor populations. Host genetic factors, particularly SLC11A1 (solute carrier transmembrane protein) within macrophages, play a crucial role in disease pathology and susceptibility. Association of SLC11A1 with cutaneous leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease, is not well established. Inconsistencies have been observed within different populations worldwide with respect to genetic susceptibility. This study was designed to investigate genetic variation(s) in SLC11A1 and to assess possible association with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan.

resultsEight polymorphisms (rs2276631, rs3731864, rs2290708, rs2695342, rs201565523, rs17215556, rs17235409, rs17235416) were genotyped across SLC11A1 in 274 patients and 119 healthy controls. Six polymorphisms were studied by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and sequencing. Two single nucleotide polymorphisms were analyzed with newly designed semi-nested PCR assays. Case-control analysis showed no association between selected polymorphisms in SLC11A1 and cutaneous leishmaniasis. No significant difference was observed in the distribution of alleles between leishmaniasis patients and healthy individuals. Strong pairwise linkage disequilibrium was observed between rs2276631 and rs2290708 (r

conclusionsThis study shows that genetic variations in the candidate gene SLC11A1 do not affect susceptibility to cutaneous leishmaniasis in the sample population from Pakistan.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseCation Transport ProteinsHumansLeishmaniasis, CutaneousNatural Resistance-associated Macrophage Protein 1PakistanPolymorphism, GeneticCation Transport ProteinsNatural Resistance-associated Macrophage Protein 1Cutaneous leishmaniasisGenetic susceptibilityPakistanSingle nucleotide polymorphismSLC11A1

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