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HLA-DQ gene polymorphism in primary IgA nephropathy in three European populations.
Kidney international - 1 Feb 1996
Fennessy M, Hitman G A, Moore R H, Metcalfe K, Medcraft J, Sinico R A, Mustonen J T, D'Amico G
Abstract excerpt
MHC Class II genes may contribute to susceptibility to IgA nephropathy (IgAN). We have previously identified a restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) of the DQB1 region that associated with IgAN in British Caucasoids. However, another group, while demonstrating a DQB1 association, was unable to confirm our finding. MHC molecules are heterodimers consisting of an alpha and beta chain, and thus...
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