| Literature DB >> 28677267 |
G M Venkataraman1, L J Kennedy2, M-T E Little1, S S Graves1,3, M A Harkey1, B J Torok-Storb1, R Storb1,3.
Abstract
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes in mammals include highly polymorphic class I and class II genes that are critical for donor-recipient matching for transplantation. Dogs have served as an effective, directly translatable model for stem/progenitor cell transplantation. Previous analyses of MHC class I genes in dogs point to a single highly polymorphic gene, dog leukocyte antigen (DLA)-88, as an important factor in the success or failure of hematopoietic stem cell transplants. Fifty-nine DLA-88 alleles have been identified and reported so far. Here, we extend this list by presenting 13 novel DLA-88 alleles found in domestic dogs.Entities:
Keywords: DLA-88; allele; canine; class I; dog; dog leukocyte antigen; major histocompatibility complex
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28677267 PMCID: PMC5551428 DOI: 10.1111/tan.13077
Source DB: PubMed Journal: HLA ISSN: 2059-2302 Impact factor: 4.513