Article
[The association of HLA-DRB1 allele polymorphism with the genetic susceptibility to liver cirrhosis due to hepatitis B virus].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Jun 2003
Cheng Yuan-qiao, Lin Ju-sheng, Huang Li-hong, Tian De-ying, Xiong Ping
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association of human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 allele with the genetic susceptibility to cirrhosis due to hepatitis B virus(HBV). METHODS: One hundred and six patients with cirrhosis due to HBV in Hubei area were investigated for HLA-DRB1 gene by polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primers technique. The results were compared with those from 108 normal healthy people. RESULTS:...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
