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HLA Class II Allele, Haplotype, and Genotype Associations with Type 1 Diabetes in Benin: A Pilot Study.
Journal of diabetes research - 1 Jan 2017
Fagbemi Kaossarath A, Medehouenou Thierry C Marc, Azonbakin Simon, Adjagba Marius, Osseni Razack, Ahoueya Jocelyne, Agbanlinsou Arnaud, Darboux Raphael, Baba-Moussa Lamine, Laleye Anatole
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several studies have reported the implication of HLA-DR/DQ loci in the susceptibility to type 1 diabetes (T1D). Since no such study has yet been performed in Benin, this pilot one aimed at assessing HLA class II allele, haplotype, and genotype associations with T1D. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Class II HLA genotyping was performed in 51 patients with T1D and 51 healthy unrelated controls by means of the...
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