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Minimal association of alleles of human leukocyte antigen class II gene and long-term antibody response to hepatitis B vaccine vaccinated during infancy.
Vaccine - 25 Apr 2017
Xu Biyun, Zhu Dongmei, Bi Yongchun, Wang Yangyang, Hu Yali, Zhou Yi-Hua
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BACKGROUND: The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system plays critical roles in regulating immune responses to various vaccines. This study aimed to evaluate the association of HLA class II gene polymorphisms and the long-term duration of anti-HBs response in children vaccinated against hepatitis B during infancy. METHODS: Totally 297 children 5-7years after the completion of primary vaccination against hepatitis B...
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