The molecular genetics of systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome.

doi:10.1097/00002281-199110000-00002

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The molecular genetics of systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome.

Current opinion in rheumatology - 1 Oct 1991

Reveille J D

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With recent advances in understanding of the organization, complexity, and function of the major histocompatibility complex and other genes involved in the immune response, a rational approach to interpreting associations of systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome with these genes is...

Topics

Genes
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Histocompatibility Antigens Class II
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Molecular Biology
Sjogren's Syndrome

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