HLA-G is associated with pemphigus vulgaris in Jewish patients.

doi:10.1016/j.humimm.2003.09.019

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HLA-G is associated with pemphigus vulgaris in Jewish patients.

Human immunology - 1 Jan 2004

Gazit Ephraim, Slomov Yelena, Goldberg Ilan, Brenner Sarah, Loewenthal Ron

Abstract excerpt

Pemphigus is a group of life-threatening autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin and mucous membranes. The etiology and pathogenesis of this destructive autoimmune process remains unknown, but significant association with human leukocyte antigen (HLA) factors have been described in pemphigus vulgaris (PV) patient cohorts worldwide. We have recently analyzed DNA samples obtained from pemphigus patients and...

Topics

Alleles
Case-Control Studies
Exons
Gene Frequency
Genetic Markers
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
HLA Antigens
HLA-A Antigens
HLA-B Antigens
HLA-DR Antigens
HLA-DRB1 Chains
HLA-G Antigens
Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
Humans
Jews
Microsatellite Repeats
Mutagenesis, Insertional
Pemphigus

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PMID: 14700594
DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2003.09.019

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