Association of chronic active hepatitis and HLA B35 in patients with hepatitis B virus

Tissue Antigens. 1987 Nov;30(5):238-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.1987.tb01628.x.

Abstract

Fifty-one patients with chronic active hepatitis were typed for their HLA-A, B, C, and DR antigens. We observed a significant increase in the antigen frequency of HLA B35 in patients compared with controls.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gene Frequency
  • HLA Antigens* / genetics
  • HLA-B35 Antigen
  • Hepatitis B / genetics
  • Hepatitis B / immunology*
  • Hepatitis, Chronic / genetics
  • Hepatitis, Chronic / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • HLA Antigens
  • HLA-B35 Antigen