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HLA antigens in psoriasis.

G Turowski, M Kapińska-Mrówka, J J Pietrzyk

    Archivum Immunologiae Et Therapiae Experimentalis
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Psoriatic patients show a significant association with specific Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) B alleles, particularly HLA-B13 and HLA-B17. The study identified HLA-A9, X as a high-risk haplotype for psoriasis.

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    [Human histocompatibility HLA system. Considerations in the light of current concepts. VIII. Polymorphism of HLA-related MIC system].

    Przeglad lekarski·2002

    Area of Science:

    • Immunogenetics
    • Dermatology
    • Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) system

    Background:

    • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a complex genetic component.
    • Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genes are known to influence immune responses and are associated with various autoimmune diseases.
    • Previous studies suggest a link between specific HLA antigens and psoriasis susceptibility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between specific HLA antigens and psoriasis in a defined patient cohort.
    • To determine the frequencies of HLA phenotypes, genes, and haplotypes in psoriatic patients compared to controls.
    • To identify specific HLA haplotypes conferring increased risk for psoriasis.

    Main Methods:

    • Identification of 27 HLA antigens (A and B loci) in 136 psoriatic patients.

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  • Calculation and comparison of phenotype, gene, and haplotype frequencies between psoriatic patients and a control group.
  • Relative risk (RR) calculation for associated HLA antigens and haplotypes.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant association was confirmed between psoriasis and HLA-B13 (RR=2.3) and HLA-B17 (RR=4.4).
    • Six haplotypes showed significant relative risk, ranging from 3.1 to 27.4.
    • The highest relative risk (RR=27.4) was unexpectedly observed for the HLA-A9, X haplotype.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific HLA-B alleles (HLA-B13, HLA-B17) are confirmed risk factors for psoriasis.
    • The HLA-A9, X haplotype represents a novel and significant genetic risk factor for psoriasis.
    • These findings contribute to understanding the immunogenetic basis of psoriasis.