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Primary CNS lymphoma and HLA class I and II alleles in a German cohort of immunocompetent patients.
Journal of neuro-oncology - 1 Oct 2008
Kurzwelly Delia, Müller Claudia A, Korfel Agnieszka, Thiel Eckhard, Linnebank Michael, Weller Michael, Herrlinger Ulrich
Abstract excerpt
Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) are involved in the regulation of immune response to infection and in malignant transformation. Several HLA alleles are associated with immunological or malignant diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate a potential association of HLA class I and II alleles with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) in immunocompetent patients. We therefore analyzed...
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