HLA-B8 in patients with the Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome reduces likelihood of associated small cell lung carcinoma

Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2003 Sep:998:200-1. doi: 10.1196/annals.1254.021.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / genetics
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / metabolism
  • Gene Frequency
  • HLA-B8 Antigen / genetics
  • HLA-B8 Antigen / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / complications*
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / genetics
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / metabolism
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • HLA-B8 Antigen