Article
Significance of HLA DR4 in type 1 autoimmune hepatitis.
Gastroenterology - 1 Nov 1993
Czaja A J, Carpenter H A, Santrach P J, Moore S B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HLA DR3 and DR4 have been recognized as independent risk factors for autoimmune hepatitis. We compared the clinical features and prognosis of patients with HLA DR4 to those with HLA DR3 and other phenotypes to determine if subclassification by HLA is a valid consideration. METHODS: Fo...
Topics
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Adult
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Female
- HLA-DR3 Antigen
- HLA-DR4 Antigen
- Hepatitis
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phenotype