Explain the process of HLA types and disease susceptibility
What will be an ideal response?
Inheritance of certain HLA antigen types predisposes to specific diseases such as HLA-B27 and spondyloarthropthies. Although this type is found in only 4% of the population, it is present in 90% of those affected with spondyloarthropathy, indicating an increased propensity to develop the disease.
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