Article
Response to hepatitis B vaccination in patients with celiac disease.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Aug 2008
Ahishali Emel, Boztas Gungor, Akyuz Filiz, Ibrisim Duygu, Poturoglu Sule, Pinarbasi Binnur, Ozdil Sadakat, Mungan Zeynel
Abstract excerpt
Abnormal immune response to gliadin, genetic, and environmental factors play a role in the pathogenesis of celiac disease (CD). Non-responsiveness to hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination is related to genetic features. Certain human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotypes are more prevalent among non-re...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.