major histocompatibility complex (human), class I, B56
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Alleles | B*5601, *5602, *5603, *5604 | |
Structure (See HLA-B) | ||
Symbol(s) | HLA-B | |
EBI-HLA | B*5601 | |
B*5602 | ||
B*5603 | ||
B*5604 | ||
Locus | chr.6 6p21.31 |
HLA-B56 (B56) is an HLA-B serotype. B56 is a split antigen from the B22 broad antigen, sister serotypes are B54 and B55. The serotype identifies the more common HLA-B*56 gene products.[1] (For terminology help see: HLA-serotype tutorial)