ISSN:
1432-069X
Keywords:
Psoriasis
;
HLA
;
Complement genes
;
Supratype
;
Pulsed field gel electrophoresis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Genetic polymorphisms of HLA antigens and HLA-linked serum complement components (C2, C4A, C4B and BF) were investigated in 79 Japanese patients suffering from psoriasis. HLA typing revealed increased frequencies of HLA-A1, A2, B39, Bw46, Cw6, Cw7 and Cw11. Among complement components, positive associations were obtained with C4A4 and C4B2 and a negative association with BFF. The major histocompatibility complex haplotype (supratype), HLA-A2-Cw11-Bw46-C2C-BFS-C4A4-C4B2-DRw8 is purported to be a new high-risk haplotype in Japanese patients with psoriasis. Analysis of patients with this supratype via pulsed field gel electrophoresis showed the existence of specific, extensive DNA deletions near HLA-DR genes, but no disease-specific patterns could be observed by means of this technique. The newly-found high-risk haplotype indicates racial and ethnic differences among psoriatic patients.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00376613
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