Article
Psoriasis vulgaris and human leukocyte antigens.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 1 Mar 2007
Cassia F F, Carneiro S C, Marques M T Q, Pontes L F, Filgueira A L, Porto L C S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis vulgaris is a skin disease with a complex immunological and genetic background, triggered by environmental factors. The association of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) and psoriasis has long been reported on population and familial studies. OBJECTIVES: To review and discuss studies on psoriasis vulgaris and HLA, in Caucasian and non-Caucasian populations. METHODS: The major population studies...
Topics
- Alleles
- HLA Antigens
- Haplotypes
- Humans
- Psoriasis
