human leukocyte antigen
Americannoun
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Approximately 65% of elite controllers carry a particular variant of the human leukocyte antigen B gene, which is located in the major histocompatibility complex region, a part of our DNA that controls the adaptive immune response to pathogens and other threats.
From The Guardian
In addition to genetic variants of the ACE2 receptor, scientists want to see whether differences in the human leukocyte antigen genes, which influence the immune system’s response to viruses and bacteria, affect disease severity.
From Science Magazine
The patients also needed to carry a specific version of human leukocyte antigen, an immune gene complex that could help the infused T cells flourish.
From Science Magazine
A match is made on the basis of human leukocyte antigen type, or tissue type, rather than on the basis of blood type.
From BBC
Other vials go for A-B-O blood type and more exacting tests to determine specific proteins, known as human leukocyte antigen, or HLA, typing that helps determine compatability between organ donor and recipient.
From Washington Times
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