CD36 polymorphism is associated with protection from cerebral malaria

• Main Authors: Kazuya Omi, Jun Ohashi, Jintana Patarapotikul, Hathairad Hananantachai, Izumi Naka, Sornchai Looareesuwan, Katsushi Tokunaga
• Other Authors: University of Tokyo
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/20767
• Institution: Mahidol University

The human protein CD36 is a major receptor for Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes and contributes to the pathology of P. falciparum malaria. We performed variation screening of the CD36 gene and examined the possible association between CD36 polymorphisms and the severity of malaria in 475...