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Association and frequency of HLA-A, B and HLA-DR genes in south Tunisian patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA).
Clinical rheumatology - 1 Aug 2011
Mahfoudh Nadia, Siala Mariam, Rihl Markus, Kammoun Arwa, Frikha Faten, Fourati Hela, Younes Mohamed, Gdoura Radhouane, Gaddour Lilia, Hakim Faiza, Bahloul Zouheir, Baklouti Sofien, Bargaoui Naceur, Sellami Sleheddine, Hammami Adnene, Makni Hafedh
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study is to investigate the association of HLA-A, B and HLA-DR gene expression and to assess an association of additional HLA antigens besides HLA-B27 in south Tunisian patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA). Eighty-five patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS, n=68) and reactive arthrithis (ReA, n=17) were selected and compared with 100 healthy controls (HC). HLA class I antigens were...
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