The association of histocompatibility antigens of the B7 cross-reacting group with Peyronie's disease.
A significant relationship between Peyronie's disease and histocompatibility antigens of the B7 cross-reacting group is described. The association of Peyronie's disease with a group of immunologically cross-reacting antigens, rather than with a single antigen, suggests that a yet undetermined agent of specific molecular configuration involves in some way its pathogenesis. This finding has diagnostic application and adds a new dimension to the etiologic investigation of Peyronie's disease.
D003429:Cross Reactions; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology
D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens