HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C-4 Alpha Chain - CISMeF
HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C-4 Alpha ChainNCIt concept
Preferred Label : HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C-4 Alpha Chain;
NCIt synonyms : HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, C*04 Alpha Chain; MHC Class I Antigen C*04; Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class I, C4 Antigen; HLA-Cw*04; HLA-C Histocompatibility Type Antigen 4; Human Leukocyte Antigen C4; HLA-C4 Antigen; HLA-Cw4; HLA-C Class I Antigen 4; HLA-C*04;
NCIt related terms : HLA-C4;
NCIt definition : HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, C-4 alpha chain (366 aa, 41 kDa) is encoded
by the human HLA-C gene. This protein is involved in the presentation of certain viral
epitopes to the immune system and triggering cytotoxic T-cell responses.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: The human leukocyte antigen serotype C4 from the HLA-C serotype group encoded
by the HLA-C gene.;
NCIt note : There are at least 956 subserotypes of the HLA class I histocompatibility antigen
(HLA), C-4 alpha chain. (IPD-IMGT/HLA Allele List and Allele Query Tool);