Immunogenetics of human minor histocompatibility antigens: their polymorphism and immunodominance.

doi:10.1007/BF00185109

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Immunogenetics of human minor histocompatibility antigens: their polymorphism and immunodominance.

Immunogenetics - 1 Jan 1992

van Els C A, D'Amaro J, Pool J, Blokland E, Bakker A, van Elsen P J, van Rood J J, Goulmy E

Abstract excerpt

Minor Histocompatibility (mH) antigens are polymorphic endogenously synthesized products that can be recognized by alloreactive T cells in the context of major histocompatibility complex molecules. In transplant situations where tissue donor and recipient are matched for HLA, mH antigens may trig...

Topics

Alleles
Clone Cells
HLA-A2 Antigen
Humans
Minor Histocompatibility Antigens
Polymorphism, Genetic
T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic

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