20130096024 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO DEVELOP ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS RELATED TO BIOIMPLANTS - An in vitro method for the analysis of the genetic predisposition of an individual to develop adverse effects related to non-metallic materials implanted into the body. The method comprises determining if in a biological sample from an individual there is/are present the antigen/s HLA-B*08 and/or HLA-DRB1*03 of the major histocompatibility complex. The use of a kit for carrying out the determination and the use of the antigens as genetic markers is also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |