A novel HLA-C null allele, HLA-C*12:299N, identified by next-generation sequencing in a Saudi individual

HLA. 2019 Nov;94(5):457-458. doi: 10.1111/tan.13661. Epub 2019 Aug 20.

Abstract

A single nucleotide deletion in HLA-C*12:03:01:01 results in a novel null allele, HLA-C*12:299N.

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

Publication types

  • Retracted Publication

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Amino Acid Substitution
  • Base Sequence
  • HLA-C Antigens / genetics*
  • High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing / methods*
  • Humans
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods*
  • Sequence Homology

Substances

  • HLA-C Antigens
  • HLA-C*12 antigen