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Antigens, HLA-A

Antigens, HLA-A Definition & Meaning
Antigens, HLA-A Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Antigens, HLA-A?

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.

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