human leukocyte a antigens
11genetics, human — ▪ biology Introduction study of the inheritance of characteristics by children from parents. Inheritance in humans does not differ in any fundamental way from that in other organisms. The study of human heredity occupies a central… …
12Other red cell antigens — In addition to the defined Human blood group systems, there are erythrocyte antigens which do not meet the definition of a blood group system. Most of these are either nearly universal in human blood or extremely rare and are rarely significant… …
13endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… …
14histocompatibility antigens — systems of allelic alloantigens that can stimulate an immune response that leads to transplant rejection when the donor and recipient are mismatched. Called also transplantation a s. See human leukocyte a s …
15Dog leukocyte antigen — The dog leukocyte antigen (DLA) is a part of the major hisocompatability complex (MHC) in dogs, the DLA encodes for genes in the MHC. The DLA and MHC system are interchangeable terms in canines. The MHC plays a critical role in the immune… …
16HLA — ( human leukocyte antigen) Antigens located on the surface of most cells, excluding red blood cells and sperm. These antigens are closely associated with transplant rejection. They are frequently used in individual identification, particularly …
17HL-A — Human Leukocyte Associated antigens (HL A matching for BMT) (Medical » Oncology) …
18antigen — Any substance that, as a result of coming in contact with appropriate cells, induces a state of sensitivity and/or immune responsiveness after a latent period (days to weeks) and that reacts in a demonstrable way with antibodies and/or immune… …
19Cluster of differentiation — The cluster of differentiation (cluster of designation) (often abbreviated as CD) is a protocol used for the identification and investigation of cell surface molecules present on white blood cells, providing targets for immunophenotyping of cells …
20Parental testing — is the use of genetic fingerprinting to determine whether two individuals have a biological parent child relationship. A paternity test establishes genetic proof as to whether a man is the biological father of an individual, and a maternity test… …
