Article
C4 polymorphism in multiplex families with insulin dependent diabetes in the Tunisian population: standard C4 typing methods and RFLP analysis.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Apr 1992
Jenhani F, Bardi R, Gorgi Y, Ayed K, Jeddi M
Abstract excerpt
The polymorphism of C4A and C4B genes was investigated in Tunisian patients with insulin dependent diabetes (IDDM) and compared to family members (sibs) and to healthy controls. Multiplex families were analysed. A significant increase in C4AQO (26.86% vs 6.90%) and C4BQO (40.29% vs 8.28%) phenotypes was noted in IDDM patients compared with controls. Using RFLP analysis, we confirmed the high frequency of C4 null...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Alleles
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Complement C4a
- Complement C4b
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Female
- HLA Antigens
