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Human leukocyte antigen-DRB1*1101 correlates with less severe hepatitis in Taiwanese male carriers of hepatitis B virus.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Apr 2009
Huang Yi-Wen, Hu Chung-Yi, Chen Chi-Lin, Liao Ya-Tang, Liu Chun-Jen, Lai Ming-Yang, Chen Pei-Jer, Yang Sien-Sing, Hu Jui-Ting, Chen Ding-Shinn, Kao Jia-Horng
Abstract excerpt
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II molecules are associated with host immune responses against hepatitis B virus infection. Male gender is the apparent host factor when someone encounters with the severity of hepatitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of the most polymorphic HLA class II allele, human leukocyte antigen-DRB1, with the severity of hepatitis in male carriers of hepatitis...
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