The relationship of HLA-DR and systemic lupus erythematosus
- Author:
Pham Dang Khoa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
HLA-DR Antigens;
Therapeutics
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;487(9):54-55
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study 87 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) treated at National Institute of Demato-Venereology. Among serotypes, prevalence of DR2 in patient group was higher (25.3%). This study, similar to previous studies of Southeast Asia and Asia countries, suggested the relationship of SLE and HLA-DR2, and confirmed again DR2 was a main serotype of HLA-DRB1 locus that determined sensitivity of SLE in Southeast Asia and Asia people.
