The role of HLA-B27 molecules in the pathogenesis of ankylosing spondylitis

• Main Authors: A. Cauli (Author), G. Dessole (Author), P.P. Nurchis (Author), A. Vacca (Author), A. Mameli (Author), P. Garau (Author), R. Pala (Author), G. Passiu (Author), A. Mathieu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is characterised by the strongest association with an HLA antigen ever described for any disease. It represents therefore the ideal model for the understanding of the link between immune-mediated diseases and the HLA system. The role of HLA-B27 in the pathogenesis of AS w...