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HLA-DRB1 in Henoch-Schönlein purpura: A susceptibility study from North India.
Human immunology - 1 Jul 2016
Aggarwal Ritu, Gupta Anju, Naru Jasmine, Berka Noureddine, Nanda Neha, Suri Deepti, Singh Surjit
Abstract excerpt
Etiology of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) a small vessel vasculitis remains elusive. Susceptibility may be conferred by major histocompatibility complex. There are limited reports on the association of human leucocyte antigens (HLA) and HSP. The aim was to investigate the association of HLA-DRB1 (HLA class II antigen) with HSP. Forty three patients, <14years, who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of HSP, laid by...
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