HLA-B17 (B17) is an HLA - B serotype. B17 is a broad antigen serotype that recognizes the B57 and B58 split antigen serotypes. [1] B17 is still encountered in the current literature, although …

Monoclonal HLA-B17 antibodies (mAb 3E12), which recognized both HLA-B ∗ 57 and HLA-B ∗ 58 allotypes (members of the group specificity, HLA-B17), was labelled with phycoerythrin while …

Jun 5, 2018 · During the course of a workup for possible autoimmune arthritis or autoimmune back disease, your rheumatologist may order something called a HLA-B27 test. So what does …

Hundreds of versions (alleles) of HLA-B are known, each of which is given a particular number (such as HLA-B27). Closely related alleles are categorized together; for example, at least 28 …

HLA-B57 and B58 correspond to the serologic HLA-B17 splits and in terms of DNA analysis, to the alleles B * 5701, B * 5702 or B * 5801. Allelic groups HLA-B*14 and HLA-Cw*08 were …

HLA-B17 is a genetic marker that has been associated with adult-onset Still's disease and psoriasis with or without arthritis. From: Interleukin-6 inhibition: a therapeutic strategy for the …

Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B27 (subtypes B*2701-2759) [1] is a class I surface molecule encoded by the B locus in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) on chromosome 6 and …

Nov 13, 2018 · An HLA-B27 test is a blood test that identifies HLA-B27 proteins. Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) are proteins commonly found on white blood cells. These antigens help your …

Variants in the HLA-B gene, particularly a version called HLA-B27, significantly increase the risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. This condition is a form of painful, ongoing joint …

HLA-B17 and B27 were increased in AML patients over 40 years of age. Combined analysis of four independent studies indicates that HLA-B17 is significantly but weakly associated with …