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CD28/CTLA4 gene region on chromosome 2q33 confers genetic susceptibility to celiac disease. A linkage and family-based association study.
Tissue antigens - 1 May 1999
Holopainen P, Arvas M, Sistonen P, Mustalahti K, Collin P, Mäki M, Partanen J
Abstract excerpt
Celiac disease (CD) is a common small intestinal injury caused by sensitivity to gliadin in genetically-predisposed individuals. The only susceptibility locus established is the HLA-DQ. We tested whether the chromosomal region of the CD28/CTLA4 genes on 2q33 is linked to CD. These genes encode receptors regulating the T-lymphocyte activation. Recently, this gene region was reported to be linked to the...
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