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Association of HLA class I markers with multiple sclerosis in the Italian and UK population: evidence of two independent protective effects.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jul 2011
Bergamaschi Laura, Ban Maria, Barizzone Nadia, Leone Maurizio, Ferrante Daniela, Fasano Maria Edvige, Guerini Franca R, Corrado Lucia, Naldi Paola, Dametto Ennia, Agliardi Cristina, Salvetti Marco, Mechelli Rosella, Galimberti Daniela, Scarpini Elio, Cavalla Paola, Bargiggia Valeria, Caputo Domenico, Cordera Susanna, Monaco Francesco, Momigliano-Richiardi Patricia, D'Alfonso Sandra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The association of HLA A*02 with multiple sclerosis (MS) was recently confirmed by the authors, and it was observed that the combined presence of HLA Cw*05 significantly enhanced (threefold) the protective effect of HLA A*02. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: Since A*02-Cw*05 is carried by two HLA extended haplotypes characterised by the B*4402 and B*1801 alleles, respectively, the association analysis was...
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