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Association of HLA class I alleles with aloplecia areata in Chinese Hans.
Journal of dermatological science - 1 Feb 2006
Xiao Feng-Li, Yang Sen, Yan Kai-lin, Cui Yong, Liang Yan-Hua, Zhou Fu-Sheng, Du Wen-Hui, Gao Min, Sun Liang-Dan, Fan Xing, Chen Jian-Jun, Wang Pei-Guang, Zhu Ya-Gang, Zhou Shun-Ming, Zhang Xue-Jun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Some studies suggested that human HLA status may potentiate development of the AA phenotype and exists ethic differences. No report has been published about HLA class I alleles associated with AA in Chinese Hans. OBJECTIVE: To study the distribution of HLA class I alleles and haplotypes in Chinese Hans AA patients and the relation of HLA class I profile with age of onset, severity, duration of current...
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