Identification of a novel HLA-B allele, B*56:43, by sequence-based typing in a Lithuanian bone marrow donor

Tissue Antigens. 2014 Jan;83(1):59-60. doi: 10.1111/tan.12250. Epub 2013 Nov 28.

Authors

A Jakubauskas¹, B Valatkaite, L Griskevicius

Affiliation

¹ Department of Molecular and Regenerative Medicine, Hematology, Oncology and Transfusion Medicine Center, Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Klinikos, Vilnius, LT-08661, Lithuania.

PMID: 24286123
DOI: 10.1111/tan.12250

Abstract

A novel class I human leukocyte antigen allele HLA-B*56:43 is described.

Keywords: HLA-B gene; human leukocyte antigen; novel allele; sequence-based typing.

© 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

MeSH terms

Alleles
Base Sequence
Bone Marrow Transplantation
DNA Primers / genetics
Exons / genetics
Genotype
HLA-B Antigens / genetics*
Histocompatibility Testing*
Humans
Lithuania
Male
Molecular Sequence Data
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Tissue Donors

Substances

DNA Primers
HLA-B Antigens
HLA-B56 antigen