Identification of the Novel HLA-B*08:339 Allele Using Next-Generation Sequencing Method

Elena Balducci1, Barbara Minotto1, Filomena Aquino1

  • 1Laboratorio HLA e Biologia Molecolare - Transfusion Medicine Department of Venezia - Ospedale dell'Angelo, AULSS SERENISSIMA, Mestre, Venezia, Italy.

HLA
|September 26, 2025
PubMed
Summary

A novel HLA-B*08:339 allele was identified, differing from HLA-B*08:25 by three mismatches in exon 3. These genetic variations result in three non-synonymous mutations, impacting protein structure.