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Allele-specific cytokine responses at the HLA-C locus: implications for psoriasis.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Mar 2012
Hundhausen Christian, Bertoni Anna, Mak Rose K, Botti Elisabetta, Di Meglio Paola, Clop Alex, Laggner Ute, Chimenti Sergio, Hayday Adrian C, Barker Jonathan N, Trembath Richard C, Capon Francesca, Nestle Frank O
Abstract excerpt
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disorder that is inherited as a complex trait. Genetic studies have repeatedly highlighted HLA-C as the major determinant for psoriasis susceptibility, with the Cw*0602 allele conferring significant disease risk in a wide range of populations. Despite the potential importance of HLA-C variation in psoriasis, either via an effect on peptide presentation or immuno-inhibitory...
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