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HLA typing

Understanding How To Best Utilize HLA Typing

HLA typing is a laboratory test used to determine the type of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) that an individual has. HLA are proteins found on the surface of white blood cells, and they play an important role in how our immune system recognizes…

The HLA-B Gene

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system is a group of genes located on chromosome 6 that play a crucial role in the immune system. The HLA-B gene is one of the many genes that make up the HLA system, and it is responsible for encoding a protein…

The HLA-A Gene

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system is a critical component of the immune system and an essential subject of medical research. The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is an integral part of the HLA system, and the HLA-A gene is a key…

HLA Typing and HLA Genes in Research: A Primer

Immunology is the study of the immune system, which includes both innate and adaptive immunity. This includes antibodies, specialized proteins that recognize foreign invaders such as bacteria or viruses; T cells, specialized white blood cells…
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The Cost of HLA Typing

At The Sequencing Center, one of the main services that we provide to pharmaceutical, academic, and clinical researchers is HLA Typing. HLA Typing (human leukocyte antigen) is most commonly leveraged for matching patients and donors for bone…
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Find Your Perfect Match: Using HLA Typing For Successful Organ Transplants

Within clinical environments, making decisions based on precise and comprehensive data is paramount in practicing high-quality medicine. One of the more complex clinical procedures involves organ transplants. Organ transplant surgery, a high-risk…