Polymorphism at codon 54 of mannose-binding protein gene influences AIDS progression but not HIV infection in exposed children

AIDS. 1999 May 7;13(7):863-4. doi: 10.1097/00002030-199905070-00019.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / genetics*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Alleles
  • Carrier Proteins / genetics*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Codon / genetics*
  • Collectins
  • Disease Progression
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • HIV Infections / genetics*
  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • HIV Infections / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Mannose / metabolism
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*

Substances

  • Carrier Proteins
  • Codon
  • Collectins
  • Mannose