HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C-15 Alpha Chain - CISMeF
HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C-15 Alpha ChainNCIt concept
Preferred Label : HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C-15 Alpha Chain;
NCIt synonyms : Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class I, C15 Antigen; HLA-C*15; HLA-C Class I Antigen 15; HLA-Cw15; HLA-C Histocompatibility Type Antigen 15; HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C*15 Alpha Chain; MHC Class I Antigen C*15; Human Leukocyte Antigen C15; HLA-Cw*15;
NCIt related terms : HLA-C15 ANTIGEN; HLA-C15;
NCIt definition : HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, C-15 alpha chain (366 aa, 41 kDa) is encoded
by the human HLA-C gene. This protein plays a role in the presentation of viral epitopes
to the immune system and triggering cytotoxic T-cell responses.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: The human leukocyte antigen serotype C15 from the HLA-C serotype group encoded
by the HLA-C gene.;
NCIt note : There are at least 491 subserotypes of the HLA class I histocompatibility antigen
(HLA), C-15 alpha chain. (IPD-IMGT/HLA Allele List and Allele Query Tool);