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Table 3 The genes characterizes and their roles assessed in this study

From: Differential gene expression (DGE) analysis in persons with a history of giardiasis

Gene name

Description

Specific biological role

SAA1

Serum amyloid A1

Major acute phase protein

REG3A

Regenerating family member 3 alpha

Tumor suppressor

REG3G

Regenerating family member 3 gamma

Antimicrobial peptides

AKT1

Serine/threonine kinase 1

Regulate metabolism, proliferation, cell survival, growth and angiogenesis

KRAS

Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog

Regulation of cell division

PIK3CA

Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha

Participates in cellular signaling in response to various growth factors

CDKN2A

Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A

Tumor suppressor