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Differential HLA class I and class II associations in pemphigus foliaceus and pemphigus vulgaris patients from a prevalent Southeastern Brazilian region.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Aug 2016
Brochado Maria José Franco, Nascimento Daniela Francisca, Campos Wagner, Deghaide Neifi Hassan Saloum, Donadi Eduardo Antonio, Roselino Ana Maria
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors, particularly those concerning HLA class II, have been associated with the pathogenesis of pemphigus. Taking advantage of an area where pemphigus foliaceus (PF) and pemphigus vulgaris (PV) are prevalent in the northeastern region of the state of São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, we have studied the HLA class I (A, B and C) and class II (DRB1 and DQA1/DQB1) profiles in 86 and 83 patients with PF and...
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