HLA-DRB1*alleles and temporomandibular joint erosion in patients with various rheumatic diseases
: Helenius LMJ, Hallikainen D, Helenius I, Meurman JH, Koskimies S, Tervahartiala P, Kivisaari L, Hietanen J, Suuronen R, Lindqvist C, Leirisalo-Repo M
Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS AS
: 2004
Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
: SCAND J RHEUMATOL
: 33
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: 0300-9742
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03009740310004603
Conclusion: HLA antigens are significantly associated with the development of destructive lesions in the TMJ, as well as composition of saliva in patients with various rheumatic diseases.