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Allele-dependent similarity between viral and self-peptide presentation by HLA-B27 subtypes.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 28 Jan 2005
Fiorillo Maria Teresa, Rückert Christine, Hülsmeyer Martin, Sorrentino Rosa, Saenger Wolfram, Ziegler Andreas, Uchanska-Ziegler Barbara
Abstract excerpt
Molecular mimicry is discussed as a possible mechanism that may contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases. It could also be involved in the differential association of the human major histocompatibility subtypes HLA-B(*)2705 and HLA-B(*)2709 with ankylosing spondylitis. These two subtypes differ only in residue 116 of the heavy chain (Asp in B(*)2705 and His in B(*)2709), but the reason for the...
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