Article
Estimation of genetic risk for type 1 diabetes.
American journal of medical genetics - 30 May 2002
Ilonen Jorma, Sjöroos Minna, Knip Mikael, Veijola Riitta, Simell Olli, Akerblom Hans K, Paschou Peri, Bozas Evangelos, Havarani Beatrice, Malamitsi-Puchner Ariadne, Thymelli Joanna, Vazeou Andriani, Bartsocas Christos S
Abstract excerpt
The most important gene loci defining risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are located within the HLA gene region. HLA-DQ molecules are of primary importance but HLA-DR gene products modify the risk conferred by HLA-DQ. The risk associated with an HLA genotype is defined by the particular combination of susceptible and protective alleles. The highest risk is associated with a combination of two different risk...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
