Human polymorphisms as clinical predictors in leprosy.
Genetic and serum markers in human host can predict leprosy susceptibility per se as well as be useful in classification and/or prediction of clinical variants and immunological responses in leprosy. Adequate and timely assessment of potential risks associated with these 38 host leprosy genes could diminish epidemiological burden and improve life quality of patients with this still prevalent mycobacterial disease.
Pharmaceutical and Medical Biotechnology Unit, Research Center in Technology and Design Assistance of Jalisco State, National Council of Science and Technology, 44270 Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico.
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