HLA-B27 Antigen

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Is a:
  • Immunologic Factor
Definition:
Human histocompatibility (hla) surface antigen encoded by the B locus on chromosome 6. It is strongly associated with acute anterior uveitis (uveitis, anterior); ankylosing spondylitis; and reactive arthritis.
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Synonyms:
  • Antigen, HLA-B27
  • HLA B27 Antigen
  • HLA-B27
  • HLA-B27.1
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