Reference

Mapp CE, Beghe B, Balboni A et al, Association between hla genes and susceptibility to toluene di-isocyanate-induced asthma, Clin Exp Allergy, 2000;30:651-656,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

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Frequencies of DQA1*0104 and DQB1*0503 were significantly increased in asthmatics compared with asymptomatic controls. DQA1*0101 and DQB1*0501 were significantly increased in asymptomatic controls. No significant difference was found in distribution of DRB1 alleles between asthmatics and controls. Results suggest role for HLA class II genes in conferring susceptibility or resistance to occupational 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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