Two novel alleles, HLA-A*02:643N and HLA-B*53:44, identified in Brazilian individuals

HLA. 2017 Dec;90(6):362-364. doi: 10.1111/tan.13147. Epub 2017 Oct 5.

Abstract

Two novel alleles, HLA-A*02:643N and HLA-B*53:44, generated by different mechanisms, were identified in Brazilian individuals.

Keywords: HLA-A*02:643N; HLA-B*53:44; Brazilian population; new allele; sequencing-based typing.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alleles*
  • Base Sequence
  • Brazil
  • Codon / chemistry
  • Exons*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression
  • Genotype
  • HLA Antigens / genetics*
  • HLA Antigens / immunology
  • HLA-A2 Antigen / genetics*
  • HLA-A2 Antigen / immunology
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Histocompatibility Testing
  • Humans
  • Loss of Function Mutation
  • Male
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Sequence Alignment
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Tissue Donors*

Substances

  • Codon
  • HLA Antigens
  • HLA-A*02 antigen
  • HLA-A2 Antigen
  • HLA-B53 antigen