A new categorization of HLA DR alleles on a functional basis.

doi:10.1016/s0198-8859(98)00067-6

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A new categorization of HLA DR alleles on a functional basis.

Human immunology - 1 Oct 1998

Ou D, Mitchell L A, Tingle A J

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In this analysis, we introduce a new categorization of HLA DR alleles which are important members of HLA class II genes encoding cell surface glycoproteins that function to present antigenic peptides to T cells. We have grouped all HLA DR molecules into seven different functional categories on th...

Topics

Alleles
Antigen Presentation
Autoimmune Diseases
Epitopes
Genetic Linkage
HLA-DR Antigens
Humans
Immunity, Innate
Peptides
Protein Binding
T-Lymphocytes

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