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Molecular genetic studies on the compatibility of HLA class II alleles in patients with unexplained recurrent miscarriage in the Japanese population.
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) - 1 Jan 2006
Takakuwa Koichi, Honda Keisuke, Yokoo Tomokazu, Hataya Isao, Tamura Masaki, Tanaka Kenichi
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It is hypothesized that patients having unexplained recurrent miscarriage lack an appropriate immune reaction against their partner's antigens, which means possible compatibility of HLA antigens between the patient couples. The conclusion, however, has not yet been achieved, so the purpose was to determine whether significant compatibility of HLA class II exists between the couples. The HLA-DRB1 and -DQB1...
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