In the unadjusted hierarchical linear model, the HLA DR-DQ risk group was significantly associated with FPIR; however, when autoantibody status was added to the model, the significance of the HLA DR-DQ was lost and the autoantibody association with FPIR remained highly significant.
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Class II HLA Genotype Association With First-Phase Insulin Response Is Explained by Islet Autoantibodies.
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The differences between the two age groups did not reach statistical significance, and it is noteworthy that only 3% of study subjects were younger than 5 years ( 23 ).