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HLA-G(∗)01:05N null allele in Mayans (Guatemala) and Uros (Titikaka Lake, Peru): evolution and population genetics.
Human immunology - 1 Apr 2013
Arnaiz-Villena Antonio, Enriquez-de-Salamanca Mercedes, Areces Cristina, Alonso-Rubio Javier, Abd-El-Fatah-Khalil Sedeka, Fernandez-Honrado Mercedes, Rey Diego
Abstract excerpt
HLA-G molecules seem to have a protective effect for the semi-allogeneic fetus by mother immunosuppression. Also, pregnancy pathologies have been associated to HLA-G(∗)01:05N "null allele". In addition, other general regulatory immune functions have been associated to HLA-G in infections, tumors and autoimmunity. Thus, it is striking that HLA(∗)01:05N allele is maintained in a substantial frequency in certain...
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