HLA-DRB1 as a risk factor in children with autoimmune hepatitis and its relation to hepatitis A infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) are proteins found in the membranes of nearly all nucleated cells. People with certain HLA antigens are more likely to develop certain autoimmune diseases. The aim of this study was to determine th...

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Main Authors: Abbas Amal A, Elhossiny Reham M, Elfaramawy Amel AM, Aziz Heba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/36/1/73