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An Overview of the HLA System

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In this chapter, a review of the history, typing methods, genetic and molecular backgrounds, and clinical applications of HLA (human leukocyte antigen system A) will be presented.

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  1. Neuropsychiatric Research Institute, Seiwa Hospital, 91 Bentencho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162, Japan

    Yutaka Honda MD, DMedSc

  2. Blood Transfusion Service, Tokyo University Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113, Japan

    Takeo Juji MD, DMedSc

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Juji, T. (1988). An Overview of the HLA System. In: Honda, Y., Juji, T. (eds) HLA in Narcolepsy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-83387-8_2

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