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Prevalence of HLA-B27 in the New Zealand population: effect of age and ethnicity.
Arthritis research & therapy - 22 Oct 2013
Roberts Rebecca L, Wallace Mary C, Jones Gregory T, van Rij Andre M, Merriman Tony R, Harrison Andrew, White Douglas, Stamp Lisa K, Ching Daniel, Highton John, Stebbings Simon M
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: HLA-B27 genotyping is commonly used to support a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). A recent study has suggested that HLA-B27 may adversely affect longevity. The objectives of this study were to determine, for the first time, the prevalence of HLA-B27 in the New Zealand population, and to test whether HLA-B27 prevalence declines with age. METHODS: 117 Caucasian controls, 111 New Zealand Māori...
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