The application of oligonucleotide probes to HLA class II typing of the DRB sub-region

Tissue Antigens. 1990 Oct;36(4):149-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.1990.tb01821.x.

Abstract

A plan for DRB typing at the sequence level is detailed. Only one polymerase chain amplification reaction is needed and the application of a limited number of short oligonucleotide probes allows an almost complete definition of DRB alleles. The scheme was tested on 40 homozygous cell-lines selected to cover a wide range of specificities, and 40 RFLP-typed controls. The results are presented and discussed. The simplicity and accuracy of this scheme are emphasized.

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Autoradiography
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / analysis
  • DNA / genetics
  • HLA-DR Antigens / genetics
  • HLA-DR Antigens / immunology*
  • Heterozygote
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / genetics
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / immunology*
  • Histocompatibility Testing / methods*
  • Homozygote
  • Humans
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • Oligonucleotide Probes*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Substances

  • HLA-DR Antigens
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II
  • Oligonucleotide Probes
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • DNA
  • tetramethylammonium