Haptoglobin groups in motor neuron disease.
Haptoglobin (Hp) groups were investigated in 81 patients with motor neuron disease. A significant excess of heterozygotes was observed, accentuated among males and in the progressive spinal muscular atrophy subgroup. The results are discussed in terms of a possible influence of Hp in the immunological response.
Fröhlander
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Department of Medical Genetics, University of Umeå, Sweden.
Forsgren
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D005260:Female; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D006242:Haptoglobins / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000502:physiology*; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000235:genetics*
D006242:Haptoglobins