Article
Genetic association of HLA-DQB1 and HLA-DRB1 polymorphisms with alopecia areata in the Italian population.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Oct 2011
Megiorni F, Pizzuti A, Mora B, Rizzuti A, Garelli V, Maxia C, Carlesimo M, Fotruna M C, Delle Chiaie R, Cavaggioni G, Rossi A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata (AA) is a multifactorial disease characterized by hair loss especially from the scalp. As for other autoimmune conditions, the major histocompatibility complex (HLA) region is associated with AA susceptibility. OBJECTIVE: To provide evidence for the association of specific HLA-DQB1 and HLA-DRB1 alleles with AA in an Italian population, using a case-control approach. METHODS: We...
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