Characterization of the novel HLA-B*18:161 allele by sequencing-based typing

HLA. 2020 Oct;96(4):513-514. doi: 10.1111/tan.13965. Epub 2020 Jun 22.

Abstract

HLA-B*18:161 differs from HLA-B*18:01:01:01 by one nucleotide substitution in codon 136 in exon 3.

Keywords: HLA-B*18:161; human leukocyte antigen; novel allele; sequencing-based typing.

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Genes, MHC Class I*
  • HLA-B Antigens*
  • Histocompatibility Testing
  • Humans
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA

Substances

  • HLA-B Antigens