HLA gene

American  

noun

Immunology.

1. any of a complex of genes, located on human chromosome 6, that govern the expression of HLA.

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Example Sentences

This strong positive selection would have maintained a specific DNA sequence motif in this region from generation to generation, regulating the expression of the HLA gene in a way particularly adaptive for the ancient environment.

From The Guardian

They found that most of the modern Tsimshian people had different versions of immune-system genes, including an HLA gene, from their ancestors.

From Nature

Some suggest AS03, or maybe its boosting effect, or even the H1N1 flu itself, may have triggered the onset of narcolepsy in those who have the susceptible HLA gene variant.

From Reuters

The three HLA gene complexes hold a special place in the history of genetics.

From Scientific American

He estimates that Europeans owe 50% of variants of one class of HLA gene to interbreeding, Asians 70–80%, and Papua New Guineans up to 95%.

From Nature