The immunogenetics of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Article

The immunogenetics of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America - 1 Nov 1991

Nepom B

Abstract excerpt

Recent major advances in understanding the genetic structure of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) region and how HLA molecules contribute to immune responses have been paralleled by more precise identification of specific HLA genes conferring susceptibility to the various forms of juvenile rheuma...

Topics

Antibody Formation
Arthritis, Juvenile
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
HLA-D Antigens
Humans
Immunogenetics
Rheumatoid Factor

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