The association of human leukocyte antigenpolymorphisms with disease severity and latencyperiod in patients with silicosis
Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, vol.9, pp.1-6, 2014 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 9
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1186/2049-6958-9-17
- Journal Name: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1-6
- Keywords: HLA polymorphism, Immunity, Latency, Severity, Silicosis
- Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Denim sandblasting may cause silicosis as a result of free crystalline silica inhalation. Its pathogenesis remains unclear, but autoimmunity may play a role in the development of silicosis. The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and the severity and latency period of silicosis.