High expression of HLA-E in colorectal carcinoma is associated with a favorable prognosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)-E is a non-classical class I HLA molecule that can be stabilized by ligands donated by other classical (HLA-A, -B, -C) and non-classical (HLA-G) family members. HLA-E engages a variety of immune receptor...

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Main Authors: Monaco Elisa Lo, Sperduti Isabella, Ercolani Cristiana, Diodoro Maria Grazia, Rollo Francesca, Tremante Elisa, Mottolese Marcella, Benevolo Maria, Cosimelli Maurizio, Giacomini Patrizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/184