HLA class I (-A, -B, -C) and class II (-DR, -DQ) polymorphism in the Mauritanian population

• Main Authors: Cheikh Tijani Hamed (Author), Ghlana Meiloud (Author), Fatimetou Veten (Author), Mouna Hadrami (Author), Sidi M. Ghaber (Author), Ely C. Boussaty (Author), Norddine Habti (Author), Ahmed Houmeida (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background HLA antigens have been widely studied for their role in transplantation biology, human diseases and population diversity. The aim of this study was to provide the first profile of HLA class I and class II alleles in the Mauritanian population. Methods HLA typing was carried in 93...