Large Registry Based Analysis of Genetic Predisposition to Tuberculosis Identifies Genetic Risk Factors at HLA
Anniina M. Tervi, Nella Junna, Martin E. Broberg, Samuel E. Jones, FinnGen, Markku Partinen, Matti Pirinen, Bryan D. Bryson, Satu J. Strausz, Hanna‐Riikka Kreivi, Caroline Akemi Heckman, Hanna Maria Ollila
The paper identifies genetic risk factors for tuberculosis, including HLA alleles and INPP5A variants, and shows smoking as a lifestyle risk factor.
Human Molecular Genetics · Aug 25, 2022Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine