Shared HLA Class II in Six Autoimmune Diseases in Latin America: A Meta-Analysis

• Published in: Autoimmune Diseases Vol. 2012; no. 2012; pp. 264 - 273
• Main Authors: Cruz-Tapias, Paola, Pérez-Fernández, Oscar M., Rojas-Villarraga, Adriana, Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Alberto, Arango, María-Teresa, Anaya, Juan-Manuel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Limiteds 01.01.2012; Hindawi Puplishing Corporation; Hindawi Publishing Corporation; Wiley
• Subjects: Review

The prevalence and genetic susceptibility of autoimmune diseases (ADs) may vary depending on latitudinal gradient and ethnicity. The aims of this study were to identify common human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II alleles that contribute to susceptibility to six ADs in Latin Americans through a met...