Identification of a novel HLA-B*40 variant allele, B*40:405 by next-generation sequencing

HLA. 2019 Jun;93(6):491-492. doi: 10.1111/tan.13492. Epub 2019 Mar 18.

Abstract

The new allele, HLA-B*40:405 differs from B*40:02:01:01 by one nucleotide substitution at codon 304.

Keywords: HLA; HLA-B*40:405; new allele; next-generation sequencing; novel allele.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alleles*
  • Codon
  • Exons
  • Female
  • HLA-B40 Antigen / genetics*
  • High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing
  • Humans
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / genetics*
  • Republic of Korea

Substances

  • Codon
  • HLA-B40 Antigen