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Biological Factors > Antigens > Isoantigens > Histocompatibility Antigens > HLA Antigens
Biological Factors > Antigens > Antigens, Surface > Histocompatibility Antigens > HLA Antigens

Preferred term

HLA Antigens  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Antigen, Human Leukocyte
  • Antigens, HL-A
  • Antigens, Human Leukocyte
  • Antigens, Leukocyte
  • HL A Antigens
  • HL-A Antigens
  • Human Leukocyte Antigen
  • Human Leukocyte Antigens
  • Leukocyte Antigen, Human
  • Leukocyte Antigens
  • Leukocyte Antigens, Human

Note

  • human only, standing for Human Leukocyte Antigen; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; HLA goes here

Scope note

  • Antigens determined by leukocyte loci found on chromosome 6, the major histocompatibility loci in humans. They are polypeptides or glycoproteins found on most nucleated cells and platelets, determine tissue types for transplantation, and are associated with certain diseases.

History note

  • 82; was HL-A ANTIGENS 1978-81; was HL-A see under HISTOCOMPATIBILITY ANTIGENS 1974-77

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006680

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