Reference

Horne C, Quintana PJ, Keown PA et al, Distribution of DRB1 and DQB1 HLA class II alleles in occupational asthma due to western red cedar, Eur Respir J, 2000;15:911-914,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

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Patients with red cedar asthma had a higher frequency of HLA DQB1*0603 and DQB1*0302 alleles compared to a group of healthy exposed control subjects and a reduced frequency of DQB1*0501 allele. The frequency of the DRB1*0401-DQB1* 0302 haplotype was increased and the DRB1*0101-DQB1*0501 haplotype was reduced. Authors suggest that genetic factors such as human leukocyte antigen class II antigens may be associated with susceptibility or resistance to development of red cedar asthma.

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Genetic polymorphisms that code for human leukocyte antigen class II genes or respiratory anti-oxidant mechanisms may predispose to occupational asthma for a number of agents.

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