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Genetic analyses of celiac disease in a Spanish population confirm association with CELIAC3 but not with CELIAC4.
Tissue antigens - 1 Oct 2007
Capilla A, Donat E, Planelles D, Espinós C, Ribes-Koninckx C, Palau F
Abstract excerpt
Genetic predisposition to celiac disease (CD) is determined primarily by the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes (CELIAC1 region; 6p21), although many loci are involved in disease susceptibility. First, we have analysed a large series of CD patients from the Spanish Mediterranean region who had previously been characterised for the HLA complex. We have investigated how relevant regions contribute to CD...
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