Proteins and Blood Groups, part 2, cont.

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What is the importance of the human leukocyte antigen system in immune defense?

presents foreign antigens to white blood cells to be destroyed

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Identify major HLA genes assessed in HLA typing for tissue transplants.

  • HLA-A

  • HLA- B

  • HLA-C

  • HLA-DRB1

  • HLA-DQ

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HLA markers

proteins on the surface of the cells that help the immune system distinguish between the bodies own cells and foreign invaders

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HLA match

number of HLA markers 2 people share

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Haplotype

a bunch of stuff put together and inherited as a block

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What is the most polymorphic system of known inherited traits in humans?

HLA system