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The interaction of a type A retroviral particle and class II human leukocyte antigen susceptibility genes in the pathogenesis of Graves' disease.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jun 1996
Jaspan J B, Sullivan K, Garry R F, Lopez M, Wolfe M, Clejan S, Yan C, Tenenbaum S, Sander D M, Ahmed B, Bryer-Ash M
Abstract excerpt
We have previously reported that over 85% of patients with Graves' disease have detectable serum antibodies against a human intracisternal type A retroviral particle (HIAP), which are not present in age- and gender-matched controls, suggesting a role for HIAP in triggering the autoimmune process leading to Graves' disease. To investigate the interaction of this viral particle with genetic factors, 35 members of 3...
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