Association between HLA-BW38 and peripheral psoriatic arthritis.
The frequency distribution of HLA antigens was studied in a group of psoriatic patients with and without arthritis. HLA-BW38 was found significantly increased in the group with peripheral psoriatic arthritis. There were no differences in the clinical features of the arthritis in the BW38 positive (+) and BW38 negative (-) individuals. It is suggested that BW38 is a genetic marker and/or an indicator of peripheral joint involvement in psoriatic patients.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*
D006680:HLA Antigens