HLA-A and HLA-B alleles associated in psoriasis patients from Mumbai, Western India

HLA-A and HLA-B alleles associated in psoriasis patients from Mumbai, Western India

Background: Psoriasis, a common autoimmune disorder characterized by T cell-mediated keratinocyte hyperproliferation, is known to be associated with the presence of certain specific Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) alleles. Aim: To evaluate distribution of HLA-A and HLA-B alleles and hence identify the...

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Main Authors: Shankarkumar Umapathy, Aruna Pawar, R Mitra, D Khuperkar, J P Devaraj, K Ghosh, U Khopkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
HLA antigens
Mumbai
psoriasis
Western India
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2011;volume=56;issue=5;spage=497;epage=500;aulast=Umapathy

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