Major histocompatibility complex class II and complement polymorphisms in postpartum thyroiditis.

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Major histocompatibility complex class II and complement polymorphisms in postpartum thyroiditis.

European journal of endocrinology - 1 Apr 1996

Parkes A B, Darke C, Othman S, Thomas M, Young N, Richards C J, Hall R, Lazarus J H

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The objective was to re-evaluate the association between class II HLA-DR and DQ MIIC antigens and postpartum thyroiditis (PPT) and to determine the prevalence of the class III complement allotypes of Properdin factor B (Bf), C4A and C4B in this condition. Two hundred and sixty-five (of 2897) pregnant women screened positive for thyroid autoantibody activity took part. Further blood samples were obtained for HLA...

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