Original Article

HLA-DRB Alleles and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Jamaicans

Authors: MONICA SMIKLE, PhD, NICOLE CHRISTIAN, BSc, KAREL DeCEULAER, MD, EVERARD BARTON, DM, KAREN ROYE-GREEN, DM, GWENDOLYN DOWE, PhD, NORMA ANDERSON, PhD, GEORGE NICHOLSON, MD

Abstract

Background.The human leukocyte antigens (HLA) are associated with susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and manifestations of SLE in different ethnic groups.

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