14th International HLA and Immunogenetics Workshop: report on the structural basis of HLA compatibility. 2007

R J Duquesnoy, and F H J Claas
Division of Transplantation Pathology, Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, University of Ptttsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. duquesnoyr@msx.upmc.edu

Under auspices of the 14th International Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and Immunogenetics Workshop, multilaboratory collaborative studies were organized addressing the following projects: (1) identification of structurally defined class I and class II HLA epitopes by human monoclonal antibodies, (2) assessment of the relative immunogenicity of structurally defined donor HLA mismatches in kidney transplantation, and (3) evaluation of the usefulness of structurally based HLA matching in platelet transfusion support of alloimmunized thrombocytopenic patients. This progress report describes a preliminary HLAMatchmaker-based data analysis in each project. The findings support the clinical usefulness of structural HLA matching.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007125 Immunogenetics A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the genetic basis of the immune response (IMMUNITY). Immunogenetic
D008285 Major Histocompatibility Complex The genetic region which contains the loci of genes which determine the structure of the serologically defined (SD) and lymphocyte-defined (LD) TRANSPLANTATION ANTIGENS, genes which control the structure of the IMMUNE RESPONSE-ASSOCIATED ANTIGENS, HUMAN; the IMMUNE RESPONSE GENES which control the ability of an animal to respond immunologically to antigenic stimuli, and genes which determine the structure and/or level of the first four components of complement. Histocompatibility Complex,Complex, Histocompatibility,Complex, Major Histocompatibility,Complices, Histocompatibility,Complices, Major Histocompatibility,Histocompatibility Complex, Major,Histocompatibility Complices,Histocompatibility Complices, Major,Major Histocompatibility Complices
D006650 Histocompatibility Testing Identification of the major histocompatibility antigens of transplant DONORS and potential recipients, usually by serological tests. Donor and recipient pairs should be of identical ABO blood group, and in addition should be matched as closely as possible for HISTOCOMPATIBILITY ANTIGENS in order to minimize the likelihood of allograft rejection. (King, Dictionary of Genetics, 4th ed) Crossmatching, Tissue,HLA Typing,Tissue Typing,Crossmatchings, Tissue,HLA Typings,Histocompatibility Testings,Testing, Histocompatibility,Testings, Histocompatibility,Tissue Crossmatching,Tissue Crossmatchings,Tissue Typings,Typing, HLA,Typing, Tissue,Typings, HLA,Typings, Tissue
D006680 HLA Antigens Antigens determined by leukocyte loci found on chromosome 6, the major histocompatibility loci in humans. They are polypeptides or glycoproteins found on most nucleated cells and platelets, determine tissue types for transplantation, and are associated with certain diseases. Human Leukocyte Antigen,Human Leukocyte Antigens,Leukocyte Antigens,HL-A Antigens,Antigen, Human Leukocyte,Antigens, HL-A,Antigens, HLA,Antigens, Human Leukocyte,Antigens, Leukocyte,HL A Antigens,Leukocyte Antigen, Human,Leukocyte Antigens, Human
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014019 Tissue Donors Individuals supplying living tissue, organs, cells, blood or blood components for transfer or transplantation to histocompatible recipients. Organ Donors,Donors,Ovum Donors,Semen Donors,Transplant Donors,Donor,Donor, Organ,Donor, Ovum,Donor, Semen,Donor, Tissue,Donor, Transplant,Donors, Organ,Donors, Ovum,Donors, Semen,Donors, Tissue,Donors, Transplant,Organ Donor,Ovum Donor,Semen Donor,Tissue Donor,Transplant Donor
D016030 Kidney Transplantation The transference of a kidney from one human or animal to another. Grafting, Kidney,Renal Transplantation,Transplantation, Kidney,Transplantation, Renal,Kidney Grafting,Kidney Transplantations,Renal Transplantations,Transplantations, Kidney,Transplantations, Renal

Related Publications

R J Duquesnoy, and F H J Claas
April 2007, Tissue antigens,
Copied contents to your clipboard!