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Association between HLA-DRB1 alleles polymorphism and hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis.
BMC gastroenterology - 21 Dec 2010
Lin Zhong-Hua, Xin Yong-Ning, Dong Quan-Jiang, Wang Qing, Jiang Xiang-Jun, Zhan Shu-Hui, Sun Ying, Xuan Shi-Ying
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HLA-DRB1 allele polymorphisms have been reported to be associated with hepatocellular carcinoma susceptibility, but the results of these previous studies have been inconsistent. The purpose of the present study was to explore whether specific HLA-DRB1 alleles (DRB1*07, DRB1*12, DRB1*15) confer susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma. METHODS: Case-control studies on HLA-DRB1 alleles association...
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