Association between HLA-BW38 and peripheral psoriatic arthritis.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: L R Espinoza, F B Vasey, J H Oh, R Wilkinson, C K Osterland
• Journal: Arthritis and rheumatism (Arthritis Rheum) 1978 Jan-Feb Vol. 21 Issue 1 Pg. 72-5 ISSN: 0004-3591 [Print] United States
• PMID: 623697 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• HLA Antigens

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Arthritis (complications, immunology)
• Female
• HLA Antigens
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Psoriasis (complications, immunology)