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A large-scale investigation into the role of classical HLA loci in multiple types of severe infections, with a focus on overlaps with autoimmune and mental disorders.
Journal of translational medicine - 31 May 2021
Nudel Ron, Allesøe Rosa Lundbye, Thompson Wesley K, Werge Thomas, Rasmussen Simon, Benros Michael E
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BACKGROUND: Infections are a major disease burden worldwide. While they are caused by external pathogens, host genetics also plays a part in susceptibility to infections. Past studies have reported diverse associations between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles and infections, but many were limited by small sample sizes and/or focused on only one infection. METHODS: We performed an immunogenetic association...
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