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human leukocyte antigen |
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human leukocyte antigen [¦yü·mən ¦lü·kə‚sīt ′ant·i·jən] (immunology) Any of a group of antigens present on the surface of nucleated body cells that are coded for by the major histocompatibility complex of humans and thus allow the immune system to distinguish self and nonself. Abbreviated HLA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Some studies have shown disseminated CM to be associated with HLA antigens (A-9, B-5) and ABO blood group B (6,7,15,16). Wagner of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in Minneapolis is scheduled to report similarly encouraging results from 18 more cord blood transplants, most of them involving a single HLA antigen mismatch, in the August Blood. About 30 percent of patients who might benefit from transplantation therapy are still unable to find a 0-1 HLA antigen disparate donor. |
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