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[HLA-DRB and -DQB allele contribution to narcolepsy susceptibility in Chinese patients with narcolepsy].
Zhonghua yi xue za zhi - 25 Apr 2003
Han Fang, Chen Er-zhang, Wei Hai-lin, Dong Xiao-song, Li Jing, Li Mei, He Quan-ying, Ding Dong-jie
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To study the association of narcolepsy with HLA class II alleles in Chinese narcoleptic patients. METHODS: 31 patients with narcolepsy underwent brain computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing. All patients received a MSLT test following a routine night's sleep, and serological HLA typing for HLA DR(2). 21 patients received PCR-SSP HLA DR and DQ typing. RESULTS: All...
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