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TAP, HLA-DQB1, and HLA-DRB1 polymorphism in Colombian patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jun 2002
Anaya Juan-Manuel, Correa Paula A, Mantilla Ruben D, Arcos-Burgos Mauricio
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Although primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) has a worldwide distribution, little data is available on pSS immunogenetics in non-white populations. Thus, we investigated the influence of transporters associated with antigen processing (TAP), human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DQB1, and HLA-DRB1 gene polymorphism in mestizo Colombian patients with pSS. METHODS: In this cross-sectional and controlled study, all...
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