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Genetic factors in pemphigus.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Jun 2005
Tron François, Gilbert Danièle, Mouquet Hugo, Joly Pascal, Drouot Laurent, Makni Sondès, Masmoudi Hatem, Charron Dominique, Zitouni Mondher, Loiseau Pascale, Ben Ayed Mourad
Abstract excerpt
Epidemiological studies performed in different ethnic populations and family studies, notably based on a partial phenotype of the autoimmune process, indicate that genetic factors are involved in the occurrence of pemphigus. However, the precise heritability remains uncertain in the absence of twin concordance rate studies. Among the different strategies available to identify genetic factors participating in...
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