Identification of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) haplotypes using tagSNPS

Matching for HLA alleles between patients and their potential donors is critical for the success of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Current genotyping methods identify HLA alleles but not the haplotypes in which they reside, although both are important for transplantation outcome. The aim...

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Main Author: Lemnrau, A. G.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.625784