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Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 allele polymorphisms and systemic sclerosis.
Modern rheumatology - 1 Nov 2019
Xu Yanzhen, Mo Nanfang, Jiang Zhiwen, Lu Shaoming, Fu Shien, Wei Xinyan, Zhao Dong, Xie Zhibin, Jia Wenxian, Liu Jiayi, Wang Xiao, Shi Dongchen, Jiao Yang, Liu Chengwu, Yang Xiaoli
Abstract excerpt
Objectives: Human leukocyteantigen (HLA) is the most important gene for immune system regulation. Although studies have evaluated the association between HLA-DRB1 allele polymorphisms and systemic sclerosis (SSc), their results are still controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to assess the association of HLA-DRB1 alleles with risk of SSc.Methods: Electronic database were systematically searched for articles,...
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