Mesh term HLA-A Antigens
Browse to parent terms:HLA Antigens
Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
Description
Polymorphic class I human histocompatibility (HLA) surface antigens present on almost all nucleated cells. At least 20 antigens have been identified which are encoded by the A locus of multiple alleles on chromosome 6. They serve as targets for T-cell cytolytic responses and are involved with acceptance or rejection of tissue/organ grafts.Browse to child terms:
HLA-A1 Antigen
HLA-A11 Antigen
HLA-A2 Antigen
HLA-A24 Antigen
HLA-A3 Antigen
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