Article
Genetic study confirms association of HLA-DPA1(∗)01:03 subtype with ankylosing spondylitis in HLA-B27-positive populations.
Human immunology - 1 Jun 2013
Díaz-Peña Roberto, Castro-Santos Patricia, Aransay Ana M, Brüges-Armas Jacome, Pimentel-Santos Fernando M, López-Larrea Carlos
Abstract excerpt
The association of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has been known for over 38 years. However, it is not the only gene associated with AS. The aim of this study was to confirm the association of HLA markers around HLA-DPA1/DPB1 region with AS in HLA-B27 positive populations. Five SNPs (rs422544, rs6914849, rs92777535, rs3128968 and rs2295119) from the HLA-DPA1/DPB1 region were...
