Definition of a new supertypic HLA class II determinant (LAR) associated with HLA-DR2 and -DR7

Tissue Antigens. 1989 Jul;34(1):35-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.1989.tb01715.x.

Abstract

A serum from a patient (LAR), immunized by pregnancies and blood transfusions, reacted with cells carrying HLA-DR2 and/or -DR7 specificities (titer 1:200-1:1000). Absorption-elution experiments showed that the allo-serum recognized a determinant shared by DR2 and DR7 cells. The high correlation coefficients (0.90-1) with these specificities suggested that the supertypic specificity LAR was carried by the first DR molecule encoded by DRB1 gene. LAR is another example of new supertypic specificities, reflecting structural homologies between alleles at HLA class II loci.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Epitopes / immunology*
  • Female
  • HLA-DR2 Antigen / immunology*
  • HLA-DR7 Antigen / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immune Sera / immunology*
  • Isoantibodies / immunology
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Epitopes
  • HLA-DR2 Antigen
  • HLA-DR7 Antigen
  • Immune Sera
  • Isoantibodies