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Association between HLA class II Polymorphism and Knee Osteoarthritis in a Thai Population.
Clinical laboratory - 1 May 2023
Nathalang Oytip, Intharanut Kamphon, Apipongrat Dollapak, Suttanon Plaiwan
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BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease commonly found among elderly populations. Multiple risk factors, including non-clinical and genetic factors, contribute to the etiology and pathogenesis of OA. This study aimed to investigate the association between the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II alleles and knee OA occurrence in a Thai population. METHODS: HLA-DRB1 and -DQB1 alleles in...
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