کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3349614 | 1216359 | 2014 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Characterization of human killer immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) among healthy Saudis Characterization of human killer immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) among healthy Saudis](/preview/png/3349614.png)
Genes encoding KIRs vary in frequency among different populations and ethnic groups. This study investigated the KIR gene frequency distribution in 148 healthy unrelated Saudi subjects and compared the results with other published findings. All inhibitory and activating KIR genes were present at variable frequencies, with A haplotype-associated genes (KIR2DL1, -2DL3, -3DL1, and KIR2DS4) being observed at higher frequencies (88.9–99.5%) than B haplotype-associated genes (KIR2DS1, -2DS2, -2DS3, -2DS5, -2DL5 and -2DL2) (31.1–70.1%). Thirty-one different KIR genotypes were observed, and AA genotypes displayed the highest frequency (18.2%). This Saudi population possesses similar KIR gene distributional characteristics to those reported in other neighboring populations (e.g., Lebanese) and shows disparities in certain genes and gene contents from other populations (e.g., Australian Aborigines). These findings can be used as a reference control in future studies evaluating the functional significance of the KIR genes and their associations with specific diseases.
Journal: Human Immunology - Volume 75, Issue 6, June 2014, Pages 536–540