Identifying a newly discovered HLA-C allele, HLA-C*02:138

HLA. 2018 Oct;92(4):253-254. doi: 10.1111/tan.13341.

Abstract

A new allele, now named HLA-C*02:138, was discovered during testing of a registry donor for possible stem cell transplantation.

Keywords: C*02:138; HLA; NGS.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alleles
  • Base Sequence
  • Blood Donors*
  • HLA-C Antigens / genetics*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Histocompatibility Testing / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*
  • Registries
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods*
  • Sequence Homology
  • Transplant Recipients

Substances

  • HLA-C Antigens