Greco L, Percopo S, Clot F, Bouguerra F, Babron MC, Eliaou JF, Franzese C, Troncone R, Clerget-Darpoux F. Lack of correlation between genotype and phenotype in celiac disease.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 1998;
26:286-90. [PMID:
9523863 DOI:
10.1097/00005176-199803000-00009]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Celiac disease has a wide range of clinical features. The goal of this study was to evaluate whether specific HLA genotypes are associated with particular clinical appearances.
METHODS
One hundred forty-five patients with confirmed celiac disease were oligotyped for DR and DQ HLA genes. Clinical notes, physical examination, and a questionnaire provided their personal data. Patients were grouped into nine genotypic categories, according to the presence of the specific DQ heterodimer DQA1*0501-DQB1*0201 (hence termed alpha0beta0), in single or double dose, and the presence of the DRB4 antigen.
RESULTS
Age at first symptoms and age at beginning of gluten-free diet were not significantly different in the nine groups. The initial symptoms of the disease had a similar distribution in all groups. In twenty-seven patients, disease was diagnosed by family screening: they shared a similar HLA genotype with those who had relevant symptoms. The actual growth status-evaluated by standardized height, percentage of median weight for age, and percentage of median weight for height--was not different in the nine groups. Presence of unusual health complaints was not associated with a specific genotype.
CONCLUSIONS
There is no evidence that clinical features of celiac disease are associated with different HLA genotypes. Genes outside the HLA may play a relevant role.
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