Article
Shared HLA class II-associated genetic susceptibility and resistance, related to the HLA-DQB1 gene, in IgA deficiency and common variable immunodeficiency.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 15 Nov 1992
Olerup O, Smith C I, Björkander J, Hammarström L
Abstract excerpt
Most cases of selective IgA deficiency (IgA-D) and common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) occur sporadically. However, familial clustering is not uncommon, and the two disorders can occur within the same family. We have previously described positive associations with three DR-DQ haplotypes as well as a strong negative association with DRw15,DQw6,Dw2 in IgA-D. Different amino acids at position 57 of the HLA-DQ...
Topics
- Alleles
- Complement C4a
- Gene Deletion
- Gene Frequency
- Genes, MHC Class II
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- HLA-D Antigens
- HLA-DQ Antigens
- HLA-DQ beta-Chains
- Haplotypes
