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Geographical variation in risk HLA-DQB1 genotypes for type 1 diabetes and signs of beta-cell autoimmunity in a high-incidence country.
Diabetes care - 1 Mar 2004
Kukko Marika, Virtanen Suvi M, Toivonen Anna, Simell Satu, Korhonen Sari, Ilonen Jorma, Simel Olli, Knip Mikael
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess possible differences in the frequency of HLA-DQB1 risk genotypes and the emergence of signs of beta-cell autoimmunity among three geographical regions in Finland. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: The series comprised 4,642 children with increased HLA-DQB1-defined genetic risk of type 1 diabetes from the Diabetes Prediction and Prevention (DIPP) study: 1,793 (38.6%) born in Turku, 1,646 (35.5%) in...
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