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Different mechanisms can lead to the same altered HLA class I phenotype in tumors.
Tissue antigens - 1 Apr 2007
Rodriguez T, Aptsiauri N, Méndez R, Jimenez P, Ruiz-Cabello F, Garrido F
Abstract excerpt
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I plays an important role in tumor recognition and rejection. Total or selective losses of HLA class I antigens (classified into seven HLA class I altered phenotypes) represent one of the main routes of tumor escape from immune surveillance. Abnormal expression of HLA class I has been reported in different human tumor samples with distinct underlying mechanisms. Notably,...
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