HLA-DQ2 and -DQ8 genotype frequency in Syrian celiac disease children: HLA-DQ relative risks evaluation

HLA-DQ2 and -DQ8 genotype frequency in Syrian celiac disease children: HLA-DQ relative risks evaluation

Abstract Background Celiac disease (CD) is a common autoimmune disease in Syria which manifesting with inflammation of the small intestine and with various extra intestinal symptoms. The disease is associated with human HLA-DQ genes encoding HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 proteins. Methods In this study, 49 childr...

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Main Authors: Hossam Murad, Batoul Jazairi, Issam Khansaa, Doaa Olabi, Lina Khouri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Celiac disease
HLA
Children
Syria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0802-2

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