Fequency distribution of HLA DQ2 and DQ8 in celiac patients and first-degree relatives in Recife, northeastern Brazil

The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequencies of the HLA genotypes DQ2 and DQ8 and the alleles A1*05, A1*0201, B1*0201 and B1*0302 in individuals with celiac disease in Recife, northeastern Brazil. HLA DQ2 and DQ8 genotyping was performed for 73 individuals with celiac disease and 126 first-...

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Published in:	Clinics (São Paulo, Brazil) Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 227 - 231
Main Authors:	Castro-Antunes, Margarida Maria, Crovella, Sergio, Brandão, Lucas André Cavalcanti, Guimarães, Rafael Lima, Motta, Maria Eugênia Farias Almeida, da Silva, Giselia Alves Pontes
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier España, S.L.U 01-01-2011 Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina / USP Elsevier España
Subjects:	Celiac disease Clinical Science Diagnosis Genotyping HLA MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Relatives Celiac disease Relatives Diagnosis Genotyping HLA
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