major histocompatibility complex (human), class I, B55
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Alleles | B*5501, B*5502 | |
Structure (See HLA-B) | ||
Symbol(s) | HLA-B | |
EBI-HLA | B*5501 | |
B*5502 | ||
Locus | chr.6 6p21.31 |
HLA-B55 (B55) is an HLA-B serotype. B55 is a split antigen from the B22 broad antigen, sister serotypes are B54 and B56. The serotype identifies the more common HLA-B*55 gene products.[1] (For terminology help see: HLA-serotype tutorial)