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HLA class II association with autoimmune hepatitis in Latin America: a meta-analysis.
Autoimmunity reviews - 1 Feb 2009
Duarte-Rey Carolina, Pardo Aryce L, Rodríguez-Velosa Yolima, Mantilla Ruben D, Anaya Juan-Manuel, Rojas-Villarraga Adriana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease to which different Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) have been associated, according to the ethnic/geographical group affected, age of presentation, prognosis, and serologic profile. OBJECTIVE: To identify common HLA class II alleles contributing to susceptibility to AIH in Latin American population. METHODS: The present study was held through a...
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