Article
New human leukocyte antigen risk allele in Japanese patients with Takayasu arteritis.
Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society - 1 Jan 2012
Takamura Chisato, Ohhigashi Hirokazu, Ebana Yusuke, Isobe Mitsuaki
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The association of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles and Takayasu arteritis (TA) is not fully understood. The aim of the present study was to investigate HLA alleles in Japanese patients with TA and the association of these alleles with clinical manifestations. METHODS AND RESULTS: A total of 96 patients diagnosed with TA according to the Guideline for Management of Vasculitis Syndrome (Japanese...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
