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Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) associated drug hypersensitivity: consequences of drug binding to HLA.
Allergy - 1 Nov 2012
Yun J, Adam J, Yerly D, Pichler W J
Abstract excerpt
Recent publications have shown that certain human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles are strongly associated with hypersensitivity to particular drugs. As HLA molecules are a critical element in T-cell stimulation, it is no surprise that particular HLA alleles have a direct functional role in the pathogenesis of drug hypersensitivity. In this context, a direct interaction of the relevant drug with HLA molecules as...
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