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HLA class II DRB1 polymorphism in Argentinians undergoing chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection.
Annals of clinical biochemistry - 1 May 2006
García Borrás Silvia, Diez Cristina, Cotorruelo Carlos, Pellizon Oscar, Biondi Claudia, Beloscar Juan, Bottasso Oscar, Racca Amelia
Abstract excerpt
DNA typing of human lymphocyte antigen (HLA)-dicloro-1-[beta]-D-ribofuranosyl-benzimidazole 1 (DRB1) alleles in 35 individuals serologically positive for T. cruzi and in 41 healthy controls was performed. DRB1*0409 allele was significantly more prevalent in seropositive individuals, with a trend being also observed for the DRB1*0701 and DRB1*1503 alleles. Although statistically insignificant, the latter was found...
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