Infectogenomics: insights from the host genome into infectious diseases.
Five years into the human postgenomic era, we are gaining considerable knowledge about host-pathogen interactions through host genomes. This "infectogenomics" approach should yield further insights into both diagnostic and therapeutic advances, as well as normal cellular function.
Kellam
Paul
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MRC/UCL Centre for Medical Molecular Virology, Division of Infection & Immunity, University College London, London W1T 4JF, UK.
Weiss
Robin A
RA
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D000818:Animals; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D020869:Gene Expression Profiling; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D014644:Genetic Variation; D005838:Genotype; D006678:HIV / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000235:genetics*; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D011379:Prognosis