What is the function of HLA?

What is the function of HLA?

The most important function of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecule is in the induction, regulation of immune responses and the selection of the T cell repertoire. A clinician’s attention is normally drawn to a system only when it malfunctions.

Why are HLA markers important?

A close match between a donor’s and a patient’s HLA markers is essential for a successful transplant outcome. HLA matching promotes the growth and development of new healthy blood cells (called engraftment) and reduces the risk of a post-transplant complication called graft-versus-host (GVHD) disease.

What are the different HLA types?

There are three general groups of HLA, they are HLA-A,HLA-B and HLA-DR. There are many different specific HLA proteins within each of these three groups.

What HLA means?

HLA stands for human leukocyte antigens. HLA are proteins—or markers—on most cells in your body. Your immune system uses HLA to see which cells belong in your body and which do not.

Which diseases are linked with HLA?

Strong association between the HLA region and autoimmune disease (AID) has been established for over fifty years. Association of components of the HLA class II encoded HLA-DRB1-DQA1-DQB1 haplotype has been detected with several AIDs, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and Graves’ disease.

What is HLA and MHC?

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system (the major histocompatibility complex [MHC] in humans) is an important part of the immune system and is controlled by genes located on chromosome 6. It encodes cell surface molecules specialized to present antigenic peptides to the T-cell receptor (TCR) on T cells.

What is HLA antibody?

What is this test? This test checks your blood for antibodies against a cell marker called a human leukocyte antigen (HLA). The test is done if you need an organ transplant, to help find a donor organ that will work in your body. Different forms of the HLA antibody are involved in autoimmune diseases.