Explore: Hla Histocompatibility Antigens

system. The HLA system is also known as the human version of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) found in many animals. Specific HLA genes may be

genes called human leukocyte antigens (HLA), or major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Each individual expresses many unique HLA proteins on the surface of

the antigens to the extracellular environment. In humans, the MHC class II protein complex is encoded by the human leukocyte antigen gene complex (HLA).

longevity in organ transplant. Antigens most responsible for graft loss are HLA-DR (first six months), HLA-B (first two years), and HLA-A (long-term survival)

HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, alpha chain E (HLA-E) also known as MHC class I antigen E is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HLA-E

the HLA (human leukocyte antigen) complex (often just the HLA). Similarly, there is SLA (Swine leukocyte antigens), BoLA (Bovine leukocyte antigens), DLA

less frequently than those of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Minor histocompatibility antigens (MiHAs) are diverse, short segments of proteins

Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B27 (subtypes B*2701-2759) is a class I surface molecule encoded by the B locus in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

polymorphic HLA-A (HLA-A) HLA-B (HLA-B) HLA-C (HLA-C) Less polymorphic HLA-E (HLA-E) HLA-F (HLA-F) HLA-G (HLA-G) HLA-K (pseudogene) HLA-L (pseudogene)

linkage to HLA-DR, and less closely linked to HLA-DP, HLA-A, HLA-B and HLA-C. Different isoforms of DQ can bind to and present different antigens to T-cells