CD209 and leprosy: rs735240 SNV presented functional effects in the immune response against M. leprae - Considering the association of rs735240 with PB leprosy as well as the relevance of DC-SIGN in the recognition of mycobacteria by DCs, we analysed the influence of this variant on the immune response against M. leprae by evaluating the expression of CD209 and other molecules involved in DC activation.