human leukocyte antigen (HLA)
Description
A protein found on the surface of all cells, including
HLAs are typed in a similar way to red blood cells (A, B, O or AB). HLA typing is done before stem cell or organ transplant to make sure that the donor’s tissues match the recipient’s.
Also called human leukocyte-associated antigen or human lymphocyte antigen.
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