Non-Inherited Maternal Antigens Identify Acceptable HLA Mismatches: A New Policy for the Hellenic Cord Blood Bank
Background: During pregnancy, the maternal-fetal contact may lead to the development of tolerance against the maternal human leukocyte antigen (HLA) that is not inherited by the fetus. These non-inherited maternal antigens (NIMAs) define acceptable HLA mismatches; therefore, the number of HLA phenot...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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Series: | Bioengineering |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/5/4/77 |