Article
Genetic basis of the latex-fruit syndrome: association with HLA class II alleles in a Spanish population.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Nov 2004
Blanco Carlos, Sánchez-García Florentino, Torres-Galván María-José, Dumpierrez Antonio G, Almeida Lourdes, Figueroa Javier, Ortega Nancy, Castillo Rodolfo, Gallego María-Dolores, Carrillo Teresa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The latex-fruit syndrome is a well-defined disorder whose genetic background has not been elucidated. OBJECTIVE: To study the genetic basis of the latex-fruit syndrome. METHODS: In a case-control study, we have investigated a carefully selected group of patients allergic to latex, searching for association between latex-fruit allergy and HLA class I and II genes, HLA-DR functional groups, and markers...
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