major histocompatibility complex (human), class I, B78
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Alleles | B*7801 B*7802 | |
Structure (See HLA-B) | ||
Symbol(s) | HLA-B | |
EBI-HLA | B*7801 | |
EBI-HLA | B*7802 | |
Locus | chr.6 6p21.31 |
HLA-B78 (B78) is an HLA-B serotype. The serotype identifies the more common HLA-B*78 gene products.[1] B78 is more common in West and North Africa, but is also scattered at low frequencies in parts of Asia. (For terminology help see: HLA-serotype tutorial)