Abstract
We previously reported the development of genomic-DNA-based high-resolution genotyping methods for SLA-DQB1 and DRB1. Here, we report the successful typing of SLA-DQA using similar methodological principles. We designed a method for comprehensive genotyping of SLA-DQA using intronic sequence information of SLA-DQA exon 2 that we had obtained from 12 animals with different SLA-DQB1 genotypes. We expanded our typing to 76 selected animals with diverse DQB1 and DRB1 genotypes, 140 random animals from 7 pig breeds, and 3 wild boars. This resulted in the identification of 17 DQA alleles with 49 genotypes. Two new alleles were identified from wild boars. Combine with SLA-DQB1, and DRB1 typing results, we identified 34 SLA class II haplotypes including 25 that were previously unreported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 528-535 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Tissue Antigens |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Dec |
Keywords
- Direct sequencing
- Haplotype
- Major histocompatibility complex
- Polymerase chain reaction
- SLA-DQA
- Swine
- Swine leukocyte antigen
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics