Identification of the novel HLA-B*37:87 allele in a Saudi individual

HLA. 2019 Aug;94(2):158-159. doi: 10.1111/tan.13556. Epub 2019 May 8.

Abstract

HLA-B*37:87 differs from HLA-B*37:01 by a single-nucleotide substitution (G → A) at position 2347.

Keywords: HLA-B; Saudi Arabia; new allele.

MeSH terms

  • Alleles*
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / genetics
  • Exons / genetics
  • HLA-B Antigens / genetics*
  • Histocompatibility Testing
  • Humans
  • Saudi Arabia

Substances

  • HLA-B Antigens
  • DNA