The frequency of HLA alleles in a population of Inuit women of northern Quebec
Background. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles code for proteins that are involved in the recognition of foreign antigens and activation of the immune system. The frequency of HLA alleles varies across different populations. Objective. To describe the frequency of HLA alleles in a population of I...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2013-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Circumpolar Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/download/21350/pdf_1 |