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HLA in manic-depressive psychosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

J. Wentzel*
Affiliation:
Department of Human Genetics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, MRC Brain Metabolism Unit, Edinburgh
D. F. Roberts
Affiliation:
Department of Human Genetics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, MRC Brain Metabolism Unit, Edinburgh
L. J. Whalley
Affiliation:
Department of Human Genetics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, MRC Brain Metabolism Unit, Edinburgh
*
1Address for correspondence: Dr J. Wentzel, Department of Human Genetics, The University, 19 Claremont Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AA.

Synopsis

HLA types studied in 113 patients with manic-depressive psychosis did not confirm the previously suggested association with HLA Bw16. No difference was found between unipolar and bipolar manifestations. A possible excess of A10 in patients is of interest, since this antigen binds with psychotropic drugs.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1982

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