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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunologic factors
  3. antigens
  4. surface antigens
  5. histocompatibility antigens
  6. HLA antigens

Preferred term

HLA antigens

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Antigens determined by leukocyte loci found on chromosome 6, the major histocompatibility loci in humans. They are polypeptides or glycoproteins found on most nucleated cells and platelets, determine tissue types for transplantation, and are associated with certain diseases.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • human leukocyte antigens

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/245702

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