HLA, Pi, Gm and Km phenotypes in a spina bifida population with myelo-meningocele.
HLA, Pi, Gm and Km phenotypes were determined in 53 cases of spina bifida with myelomeningocele. Family studies were possible in 42 cases. An increase in the frequency of HLA-B5 antigen was found. Some phenotype frequencies were also increased without reaching significant levels.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000235:genetics*; D010641:Phenotype; D019896:alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
D006680:HLA Antigens