Article
HLA class II high-resolution genotyping in Greek children with celiac disease and impact on disease susceptibility.
Pediatric research - 1 Dec 2012
Krini Maro, Chouliaras Giorgos, Kanariou Maria, Varela Ioanna, Spanou Kleopatra, Panayiotou Joanna, Roma Eleftheria, Constantinidou Nikki
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Celiac disease (CD) has been associated with HLA class II heterodimers. This study aimed at determining the HLA genotypic and allelic distribution in Greek children with CD as compared with the general population. METHODS: A total of 118 children with CD and 120 healthy individuals serving as controls were included in the study. RESULTS: Higher frequencies for HLA-DQB1*02:01 (40.25 vs. 9.58%, P <...
Topics
- Celiac Disease
- Child
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Greece
- Histocompatibility Antigens Class II
- Humans
