Naming HLA diversity: A review of HLA nomenclature.

doi:10.1016/j.humimm.2020.03.005

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Naming HLA diversity: A review of HLA nomenclature.

Human immunology - 1 Jul 2021

Hurley Carolyn Katovich

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The development of a standardized HLA nomenclature has been critical in our understanding of the HLA system and in facilitating the clinical applications of HLA. The Nomenclature Committee for Factors of the HLA System, established in 1968, has overseen the development and usage of nomenclature based on serologic specificities, cellular responses, and DNA sequences. Their decisions have been guided by community...

Topics

Alleles
Epitopes
Genetic Variation
Genotype
HLA Antigens
Histocompatibility Testing
Humans
Polymorphism, Genetic
Serologic Tests
Terminology as Topic

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PMID: 32307125
DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2020.03.005

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