An Expression Quantitative Trait Locus of Fc Gamma Receptor Genes is Associated with Anti-Malarial IgG Responses and Infection Levels in Burkinabe Families Running Title: Association of rs1771575 with Malaria

authors

  • Dieppois Christelle
  • Adjemout Mathieu
  • Cretin Jules
  • Gallardo Frederic
  • Torres Magali
  • Picard Christophe
  • Sawadogo Serge Aimé
  • Rihet Pascal
  • Paul Pascale

keywords

  • Fc Gamma Receptors
  • Plasmodium falciparum immunization
  • FCGR Expression Quantitative Trait Locus
  • FCGR gene polymorphism
  • Malaria-blood infectious levels

document type

ART

abstract

This study identifies the non-coding variant rs1771575 in the FCGR gene cluster as a key marker for IgG levels and malaria infection in children. It highlights the role of regulatory and coding variants in shaping immune responses to Plasmodium falciparum.

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