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Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and human leukocyte antigen-C (HLA-C) allorecognition patterns in women with endometriosis.
Scientific reports - 17 Mar 2020
Chou Ya-Ching, Chen Chi-Huang, Chen Ming-Jer, Chang Ching-Wen, Chen Pi-Hua, Yu Mu-Hsien, Chen Yi-Jen, Tsai Eing-Mei, Yang Peng-Sheng, Lin Shyr-Yeu, Tzeng Chii-Ruey
Abstract excerpt
Endometriosis shares similarities with several autoimmune diseases. The human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-C genotype is associated with several human autoimmune diseases. HLA-C is a ligand of killer cell immunoglobulin receptors (KIRs) and is an essential regulator of natural killer cell activity, which is associated with endometriosis progression. Polymorphisms in HLA-C and KIR affect the activity of NK cells and...
Topics
- Adult
- Endometriosis
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- HLA-C Antigens
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Receptors, KIR
