Immunogenetic studies in families of children with juvenile dermatomyositis.

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Immunogenetic studies in families of children with juvenile dermatomyositis.

The Journal of rheumatology - 1 May 1998

Reed A M, Pachman L M, Hayford J, Ober C

Abstract excerpt

OBJECTIVE: We reported an association between juvenile dermatomyositis (JDMS) and the HLA-DQA1*0501 allele. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is evidence for linkage between JDMS and the DQA1*0501 allele in JDMS families. METHODS: The study population included 18 unrelated...

Topics

Alleles
Child
Child, Preschool
Dermatomyositis
Female
Genetic Linkage
HLA-DQ Antigens
HLA-DQ alpha-Chains
Humans
Male
Pedigree

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