Low frequency of HLA-B27 in ankylosing spondylitis patients from Turkey

Gunal, Esen; Sarvan, FATMA; Karnali, Sevil; Gül, AHMET; Inanc, MURAT; Carin, Mahmut; Konice, Meral; Aral, Orhan; Ocal, Lale

doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2007.06.021

Low frequency of HLA-B27 in ankylosing spondylitis patients from Turkey

Gunal E. K., Sarvan F., Karnali S., Gül A., Inanc M., Carin M., ...More

JOINT BONE SPINE, vol.75, no.3, pp.299-302, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 75 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2007.06.021
Journal Name: JOINT BONE SPINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.299-302
Keywords: ankylosing spondylitis, HLA-B27, HLA-B27 alleles, SUBTYPES, POLYMORPHISM, ASSOCIATION
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Ankylosing spondylitis is strongly associated with HLA-B27. However, the strength of the association with HLA-B27 and the clinical features may vary in different parts of the world. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical features of AS and the frequencies of HLA-B27 and its alleles in patients from Turkey with other series.