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Gene Symbol HLA-B
Synonyms AS | B-4901 | HLAB
Gene Description HLA-B, major histocompatibility complex, class I, B, is a highly polymorphic and ubiquitously expressed gene that plays a role in the presentation of antigens to immune system (PMID: 17326240). Loss of HLA-B antigen specificity has been demonstrated in colon carcinoma (PMID: 2462591).
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