title: Multiple HLA associations and disease susceptibility.
abstract: A strong association between a particular HLA antigen and a given disease may mask a secondary, weaker association. Applying a stepwise analysis to published HLA-DR frequencies in rheumatoid arthritis demonstrates an increased frequency of DRI not otherwise apparent.
authors.affiliation: Bone and Joint Research Unit, London Hospital Medical College.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sachs
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kirwan
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006681:HLA-D Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens / Q000032:analysis* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers; D006681:HLA-D Antigens; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens