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HLA-DQ2 and -DQ8 genotype frequency in Syrian celiac disease children: HLA-DQ relative risks evaluation.
BMC gastroenterology - 24 May 2018
Murad Hossam, Jazairi Batoul, Khansaa Issam, Olabi Doaa, Khouri Lina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Celiac disease (CD) is a common autoimmune disease in Syria which manifesting with inflammation of the small intestine and with various extra intestinal symptoms. The disease is associated with human HLA-DQ genes encoding HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 proteins. METHODS: In this study, 49 children patients of CD and 58 healthy control samples were genotyped for HLA-DQ genes using SSP-PCR technique. Relative risks...
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