We performed a second-generation genome-wide association study of 4,533 individuals with
celiac disease (cases) and 10,750 control subjects. We genotyped 113 selected SNPs with …

Using variants from the 1000 Genomes Project pilot European CEU dataset and data from
additional resequencing studies, we densely genotyped 183 non-HLA risk loci previously …

Achalasia, a motor disorder of the esophagus, is accompanied by autoimmune phenomena
that could be playing a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Our objective was to …

Objective The STAT4 gene encodes a transcription factor involved in the signaling
pathways of several cytokines, including interleukin‐12 (IL‐12), the type I interferons, and IL‐23. …

… For example, the Spanish patients who developed CD during their adulthood (eg, 1440D
and 1947D) had the typical Spanish markers, rather than DR4 DQ8. On the other hand, …

… EG de la Concha , EG de la Concha … obtained according to the Declaration of Helsinki,
and the research was approved by the ethical committees of the Clinico and La Paz hospitals. …

Abstract Changes in concentrations of IgM and IgG antibodies to Brucella were monitored
for at least 13 mo by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in 52 patients with …

… A striking decrease in the response to Con A and LPS mitogens by spleen cells of ET-bearing …
and DE LA CONCHA, EG, IgM response and resistance to ascites tumor growth. Cancer …

Recent studies have shown association of the IL23R gene with inflammatory bowel disease,
psoriasis and ankylosing spondylitis. We aimed at studying the involvement of IL23R in …

Antibodies recognizing anionic phospholipids have been described in systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune diseases. Recent studies have shown that some of …