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The A5.1 allele of the major histocompatibility complex class I chain-related gene A is associated with psoriasis vulgaris in Chinese.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Aug 2000
Cheng L, Zhang S Z, Xiao C Y, Hou Y P, Li L, Luo H C, Jiang H Y, Zuo W Q
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BACKGROUND: Recent studies have demonstrated an association of a polymorphic (GCT)n triplet repeat in the transmembrane (TM) region of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I chain-related gene A (MICA), one of the MHC class I chain-related (MIC) family members, with some autoimmune diseases, including Behçet's disease, acute anterior uveitis, Takayasu's arteritis and others. OBJECTIVES: The aim of...
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