Fc Gamma Receptor 3B (FCGR3Bc.233C>A-rs5030738) Polymorphism Modifies the Protective Effect of Malaria Specific Antibodies in Ghanaian Children

Bright Adu, Micha Phill Grønholm Jepsen, Thomas A Gerds, Eric Kyei-Baafour, Michael Christiansen, Daniel Dodoo, Michael Theisen

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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.
Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume209
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)285-9
Number of pages5
ISSN0022-1899
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2014

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