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Analysis of HLA-A, -B, -C, -DR, -DQ polymorphisms in the South Tunisian population and a comparison with other populations.
Annals of human biology - 1 Jan 2013
Mahfoudh Nadia, Ayadi Imen, Kamoun Arwa, Ammar Radhia, Mallek Bakhta, Maalej Leila, Hakim Faiza, Gaddour Lilia, Rebai Ahmed, Makni Hafedh
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) system is often used as a genetic marker for analysing populations. HLA antigen distribution among the Tunisian population is not well defined because of the lack of a general population study. AIM: The aim of the present study was to investigate the polymorphism of HLA-A, -B, -C, -DR and -DQ loci in the South Tunisian population. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This study has...
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