Article
D6S439 microsatellite identifies a new susceptibility region for primary Sjögren's syndrome.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Oct 2003
Anaya Juan-Manuel, Rivera Dora, Palacio Luis G, Arcos-Burgos Mauricio, Correa Paula A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To examine genetic variations in the region surrounding loci of the major histocompatibility complex, and to investigate the probable location of a new candidate region on the short arm of chromosome 6 predisposing to primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS). METHODS: We conducted an association study and positional candidate gene approach by microsatellite analysis. Five polymorphic microsatellite markers,...
Topics
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6
- DNA
- DNA Primers
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- HLA-DQ Antigens
- HLA-DQ beta-Chains
- HLA-DR Antigens
- HLA-DRB1 Chains
- Homozygote
- Humans
