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  1. Human leukocyte antigen - Wikipedia

    It has been shown that high resolution HLA typing (HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C, HLA-DRB1, HLA-DQB1 and HLA-DPB1) may be relevant in transplantation to identify a full match, even when …

  2. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) System - The Merck Manuals

    The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system (the major histocompatibility complex [MHC] in humans) is an important part of the immune system and is controlled by genes located on …

  3. What Is an HLA Protein and What Is Its Function?

    Jul 31, 2025 · HLA, or Human Leukocyte Antigens, are proteins found on the surface of most human cells. They are the human version of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), a …

  4. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) | Major Histocompatibility …

    Human leukocyte antigen (HLA), any of numerous antigens involved in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in humans. The HLA genes, of which more than 200 are …

  5. What is HLA? HLA Basics, Typing & Matching Overview | NMDP

    Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) are proteins found on most cells in the body. HLA are used by doctors to help match blood stem cell donors with patients.

  6. Definition of human leukocyte antigen - NCI Dictionary of Cancer …

    They make up a person’s tissue type, which varies from person to person. Human leukocyte antigen tests are done before a donor stem cell or organ transplant, to find out if tissues match …

  7. HLA Antigen - University of Rochester Medical Center

    Results of HLA typing vary according to a number of factors, including your age, the type of transplant, and your underlying disease. The results will show the degree to which HLA …

  8. HLA Typing: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation - Verywell Health

    Nov 4, 2025 · HLA typing is a medical test used to assess whether organ and blood marrow donors are suitably and safely matched to a transplant recipient.

  9. Human leukocyte antigens (HLA): A roadmap - UpToDate

    Nov 13, 2024 · The genetics, nomenclature, and typing of HLA, as well as the relationships between HLA and rheumatic disease, are discussed here. The older nomenclature that may …

  10. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) System - MSD Manuals

    The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system (the major histocompatibility complex [MHC] in humans) is an important part of the immune system and is controlled by genes located on …