However, the HLA-DQA1*03:03 allele was a unique risk factor for MAV in Caucasians (OR=3.87, 95% CI=1.56-9.54, p=0.002), while the known myositis risk factor, HLA-DRB1*03:01, was a protective factor for MAV (OR=0.41, 95% CI=0,18-0.94, p= 0.033). The gene discussed is HLA-DRB1; the disease is myositis disease.