HLA class I and II genes in relation to the genetic structure and epidemiology of an Italian province.

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HLA class I and II genes in relation to the genetic structure and epidemiology of an Italian province.

Experimental and clinical immunogenetics - 1 Jan 1997

Guglielmino C R, De Silvestri A, Martinetti M

Abstract excerpt

The genetic structure of Pavia province is studied separately with HLA class I and II alleles. The analysis reveals that HLA class I genes reflect the same geographic barriers to migration found also with surnames, while class II gene distribution does not seem to be influenced by the presence of...

Topics

Alleles
Celiac Disease
Gene Frequency
Genes, MHC Class I
Genes, MHC Class II
HLA-DQ Antigens
HLA-DR Antigens
Haplotypes
Humans
Italy
Multivariate Analysis

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