HLA-DRB sequencing-based typing: an improved protocol which shows complete DRB exon 2 sequences and includes exon 3 of HLA-DRB4/5

Tissue Antigens. 2007 Apr:69 Suppl 1:61-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.2006.760_4.x.

Abstract

Several human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB protocols for sequencing-based typing have been described. In general, the DRB1 amplification is performed using group-specific amplification primers (GSAPs) located in HVR I or intron 1. Only some protocols include amplification of DRB3, DRB4, and DRB5. However, prior knowledge obtained by alternative methods such as PCR-SSP is preferred for some protocols and a large amount of DNA is often required for adequate typing of HLA-DRB1. We describe a new protocol that uses GSAPs located in the introns, includes also sequencing of exon 3 to enable high resolution. This protocol allows DRB typing without prior knowledge of the HLA type.

MeSH terms

  • DNA Primers
  • Exons / genetics*
  • HLA-DR Antigens / genetics*
  • HLA-DRB4 Chains
  • HLA-DRB5 Chains
  • Histocompatibility Testing / methods*
  • Humans
  • Introns / genetics
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • HLA-DR Antigens
  • HLA-DRB4 Chains
  • HLA-DRB5 Chains