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Sequence-based HLA-A, B, C, DP, DQ, and DR typing of 159 individuals from the Worcester region of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Human immunology - 1 Mar 2018
Grifoni Alba, Sidney John, Carpenter Chelsea, Phillips Elizabeth, Mallal Simon, Scriba Thomas J, Sette Alessandro, Lindestam Arlehamn Cecilia S
Abstract excerpt
DNA sequence-based typing at the HLA-A, -B, -C, -DPA1, -DPB1, -DQA1, -DQB1, -DRB1, and -DRB3/4/5 loci was performed on samples provided by 159 individuals from the Worcester region of the Western Cape province of South Africa. The purpose of the study was to characterize allele frequencies in the local population, to support studies of T cell immunity against pathogens, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There...
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