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Association of human leukocyte antigen DQB1 and DRB1 alleles with chronic hepatitis B.
World journal of gastroenterology - 7 Jul 2014
Doganay Levent, Fejzullahu Arta, Katrinli Seyma, Yilmaz Enc Feruze, Ozturk Oguzhan, Colak Yasar, Ulasoglu Celal, Tuncer Ilyas, Dinler Doganay Gizem
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To investigate the effect of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) DRB1 and DQB1 alleles on the inactive and advanced stages of chronic hepatitis B. METHODS: Patient records at a single institution's hepatology clinic were reviewed. Demographic data, laboratory results, endoscopy results, virological parameters, biopsy scores and treatment statuses were recorded. In total, 355 patients were eligible for the study,...
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