Intraepithelial gamma delta T-cell-receptor lymphocytes and genetic susceptibility to coeliac disease.

doi:10.1016/0140-6736(92)91262-7

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Intraepithelial gamma delta T-cell-receptor lymphocytes and genetic susceptibility to coeliac disease.

Lancet (London, England) - 20 Jun 1992

Holm K, Mäki M, Savilahti E, Lipsanen V, Laippala P, Koskimies S

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Although the proportion of gamma delta T-cell-receptor (TCR)-bearing intraepithelial lymphocytes is increased in the jejunum of patients with active coeliac disease, an abnormality thought to be specific among those with gluten-sensitive enteropathy, the factors influencing gamma delta TCR expres...

Topics

Alleles
Celiac Disease
Genetic Markers
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
HLA-DR Antigens
Haplotypes
Humans
Intestinal Mucosa
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-delta

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