HLA-B8 in sarcoidosis

Ann Allergy. 1981 Sep;47(3):151-3.

Abstract

One hundred and seventy-four unrelated white patients with biopsied and clinically diagnosed sarcoidosis and a reference population of 97 were tested for HLA antigens. Selected comparisons showed a statistically significant association of HLA-B8 with the sarcoidosis group (28.9%) when compared to the reference group (15.5%).

MeSH terms

  • Chromosome Mapping
  • Female
  • HLA Antigens* / genetics
  • Humans
  • Lymphocyte Culture Test, Mixed
  • Male
  • Phenotype
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
  • Sarcoidosis / immunology*

Substances

  • HLA Antigens
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System