Abstract
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) cross-linking with Fc gamma receptor IIIB (FcγRIIIB) triggers neutrophil degranulation, releasing reactive oxygen species with high levels associated with protection against malaria. The FCGR3B-c.233C>A polymorphism thought to influence the interaction between IgG and FcγRIIIB was recently associated with malaria. We studied the statistical interaction between glutamate rich protein antibodies and FCGR3B-c.233C>A genotypes on risk of malaria in a cohort of Ghanaian children. The absolute risk of malaria decreased more rapidly with increasing antibody levels for 233AA/AC individuals compared with 233CC children. This genotype related effect modification may significantly influence malaria sero-epidemiological and vaccine trial studies.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | The Journal of infectious diseases |
Vol/bind | 209 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 285-9 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0022-1899 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 15 jan. 2014 |