Medical Definition of HLA-a antigens

1. 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. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of HLA-a Antigens

HIV seropositivity
HIV seroprevalence
HIV statuses
HIV test
HIV testings
HIV tests
HIV virus
HIV wasting syndrome
HKMA
HKSAR
HL7
HLA
HLA-a1 antigen
HLA-a2 antigen
HLA-a3 antigen
HLA-a antigens (current term)
HLA-b27 antigen
HLA-b35 antigen
HLA-b7 antigen
HLA-b8 antigen
HLA-b antigens
HLA-c antigens
HLA-d antigens
HLA-dp antigens
HLA-dq antigens
HLA-dr1 antigen
HLA-dr2 antigen
HLA-dr3 antigen
HLA-dr4 antigen
HLA-dr5 antigen

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