Method for detecting susceptibility to adverse effects associated with biological implants

摘要

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.