Examination of HL-A antigens and lymphocytotoxic antibodies in discoid lupus erythematosus.
The distribution of HL-A antigens and lymphocytotoxic antibodies has been studied in the sera of patients suffering from discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). A significant deviation in HL-A5 antigen has been found in the 33 cases investigated, while the lymphocytotoxic antibodies were present in only 8 sera. The possible cause of these findings are discussed.
D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D003601:Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunologic; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000276:immunology*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D008233:Lymphotoxin-alpha / Q000032:analysis*
D000906:Antibodies; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens; D008233:Lymphotoxin-alpha