Article
The human leukocyte antigen class I region is associated with EBV-positive Hodgkin's lymphoma: HLA-A and HLA complex group 9 are putative candidate genes.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Nov 2006
Niens Marijke, van den Berg Anke, Diepstra Arjan, Nolte Ilja M, van der Steege Gerrit, Gallagher Alice, Taylor G Malcolm, Jarrett Ruth F, Poppema Sibrand, te Meerman Gerard J
Abstract excerpt
Various studies have indicated that the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) region is associated with Hodgkin's lymphoma. We recently showed a specific association of the HLA class I region with EBV-positive Hodgkin's lymphoma cases. One haplotype of two consecutive microsatellite markers (D6S265 and D6S510) was overrepresented in the patient group, whereas another haplotype was underrepresented. Here, we did fine...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
