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What are human leukocyte antigens (HLA) responsible for?
Facilitating interactions between immune cells
What is tissue typing?
A procedure to test compatibility of tissues between donor and recipient
What can happen if HLA from the donor is recognized as different by the recipient's immune system?
An immune response against the donor tissues can be triggered
What can lead to the development of anti-HLA donor-specific antibodies (DSAs)?
HLA mismatches between organ donors and recipients
What are donor-specific antibodies (DSAs) strongly associated with?
Rejection of donor tissues in the recipient
Test your knowledge of tissue typing and compatibility testing with this quiz. Explore the methods and importance of identifying human leukocyte antigens (HLA) in the tissue typing process for transplantation.
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