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Human leukocyte antigen-DQA1 gene allelic distribution: experience of a major tertiary care center in Lebanon.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Jan 2000
Shammaa Dina, Khansa Sara, Zaatari Ghazi, Mahfouz Rami A R
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AIMS: DQA1 is a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II molecule that is similar to the other class II molecules DR and DP. This study is the first of its kind to describe the distribution of HLA-DQA1 alleles in Lebanon. METHODS: HLA-DQA1 typing was detected using the polymerase chain reaction/sequence-specific priming method in 111 Lebanese individuals referred for HLA typing and possible bone marrow donation....
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