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Multiple loci in the HLA complex are associated with Addison's disease.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Oct 2011
Skinningsrud Beate, Lie Benedicte A, Lavant Ewa, Carlson Joyce A, Erlich Henry, Akselsen Hanne E, Gervin Kristina, Wolff Anette B, Erichsen Martina M, Løvås Kristian, Husebye Eystein S, Undlien Dag E
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CONTEXT: A strong association between autoimmune Addison's disease (AAD) and major histocompatibility complex class II-encoded HLA-DRB1-DQA1-DQB1 haplotypes is well known. Recent evidence from other autoimmune diseases has suggested that class I-encoded HLA-A and HLA-B gene variants confer HLA-DRB1-DQA1-DQB1-independent effects on disease. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to explore AAD predisposing effects of HLA-A and -B...
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