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HLA DQ2/DQ8 haplotypes and the clinical presentation of patients with celiac disease.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas - 1 Sept 2026
Antunes Alicia, Andrade Fabiana, Kotze Lorete Maria da Silva, Nisihara Renato
Abstract excerpt
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic condition triggered by gluten consumption in genetically predisposed individuals, with approximately 95% of CD patients carrying the HLA-DQ2 or DQ8 risk haplotypes. In addition to genetic susceptibility, recent evidence suggests that these haplotypes may influence the clinical presentation and severity of CD. However, evidence on this topic remains scarce, and the impact of...
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- Humans
- Celiac Disease
- HLA-DQ Antigens
- Haplotypes
- Female
- Male
- Adult
