Infectogenomics: insights from the host genome into infectious diseases

Paul Kellam; Robin A Weiss

doi:10.1016/j.cell.2006.02.003

Infectogenomics: insights from the host genome into infectious diseases

Cell. 2006 Feb 24;124(4):695-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.02.003.

Authors

Paul Kellam¹, Robin A Weiss

Affiliation

¹ MRC/UCL Centre for Medical Molecular Virology, Division of Infection & Immunity, University College London, London W1T 4JF, UK.

Abstract

Five years into the human postgenomic era, we are gaining considerable knowledge about host-pathogen interactions through host genomes. This "infectogenomics" approach should yield further insights into both diagnostic and therapeutic advances, as well as normal cellular function.

MeSH terms

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / genetics
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology
Animals
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Gene Expression Profiling
Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
Genetic Variation
Genotype*
HIV / genetics
HIV / immunology
Humans
Infections / genetics*
Polymorphism, Genetic
Prognosis