The full ‐length sequence of HLA‐ B*59:01:01:01 confirmed by cloning and sequencing

Summary The full‐length sequence of HLA‐ B*59:01:01:01. The HLA genes are understood to be the most polymorphic in the human genome. According to the IPD‐IMGT/HLA Database (release 3.27.0 2017‐01), a total of 4,647 HLA‐B alleles have been identified to date (1). However, members of the B*59 gene family are scarce and have only 10 alleles.
Source: Tissue Antigens - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: NEW ALLELE ALERTS Source Type: research