Article
HLA class II genes in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Oct 1994
Islam S M, Numaga J, Fujino Y, Hirata R, Matsuki K, Maeda H, Masuda K
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH) is an autoimmune disorder causing a bilateral diffuse granulomatous uveitis, often with several associated extraocular manifestations. Strong association of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) antigens with the disease has been documented. The details of all...
Topics
- Base Sequence
- Cytotoxicity, Immunologic
- DNA Primers
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genes, MHC Class II
- Genotype
- HLA-DQ Antigens
- HLA-DR Antigens
- Histocompatibility Testing
- Humans
- Japan
