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Possible association between cockroach allergy and HLA class II antigens.
Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology - 1 Aug 2002
Kalpaklioğlu Ayşe Füsun, Turan Münire
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BACKGROUND: Susceptibility to the development of allergic diseases is known to be associated with genetic components, as well as environmental factors. Although the genetics of immunoglobulin E, atopy, and asthma are complex, genetic markers are needed to identify populations at risk and to plan intervention studies. OBJECTIVE: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II genes play a major role in the control of...
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