Epidemiology of human leukocyte antigens among omani population.

This study showed considerable heterogeneity in both HLA Class I and Class II antigens, which reflects admixture of our population with rest of old world countries. Despite the high levels of consanguinity, this population is genetically highly heterogeneous. These findings may be useful for transplantation programs, noncommunicable diseases, epidemiology of HLA linked diseases, pharmacogenomics, and anthropology. PMID: 28937058 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - September 1, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Al Salmi I, Metry AM, Al Ismaili F, Hola A, Shaheen F, Fakhoury H, Hannawi S Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research