Identification of a novel HLA-B*40 variant allele, B*40:301, by sequence-based typing

Tissue Antigens. 2015 Sep;86(3):212-3. doi: 10.1111/tan.12624. Epub 2015 Jul 28.

Abstract

The new allele, HLA-B*40:301 differs from B*40:01:02 by one nucleotide substitution at codon 239 (AGA → AAA).

Keywords: HLA-B*40:301; novel allele; sequence-based typing.

MeSH terms

  • Alleles*
  • Base Sequence
  • Exons / genetics
  • HLA-B Antigens / genetics*
  • Histocompatibility Testing*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Sequence Alignment
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA*

Substances

  • HLA-B Antigens