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HLA phenotype polymorphism in the Lebanese population

I Mansour1, S Klaymé, R Naman

  • 1Hôtel-Dieu de France, Laboratoire d'Histocompatibilité, Beirut.

Transfusion Clinique Et Biologique : Journal De La Societe Francaise De Transfusion Sanguine
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study defines Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) phenotypes in Lebanese individuals, revealing unique class I antigen frequencies and high frequencies of HLA-DR5 and HLA-DQ3. Findings suggest genetic similarities with Mediterranean populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunogenetics
  • Population genetics
  • Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) system

Background:

  • The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) system plays a crucial role in immune response and transplantation.
  • Understanding HLA allele frequencies in diverse populations is essential for medical and anthropological studies.
  • Previous HLA data for the Lebanese population, particularly concerning class I and class II antigens, is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the HLA-A, -B, -DR, and -DQ phenotypes in a representative Lebanese panel.
  • To compare HLA antigen frequencies in Lebanese individuals with other major ethnic groups (Caucasoids, Negroids, Orientals).
  • To investigate specific HLA allele frequencies, haplotype associations, and linkage disequilibrium within the Lebanese population.

Main Methods:

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  • Phenotyping of HLA class I (A, B) and class II (DR, DQ) antigens was performed on a panel of 217 unrelated Lebanese subjects.
  • HLA antigen frequencies were calculated and compared with existing data from Caucasoid, Negroid, and Oriental populations.
  • Linkage disequilibrium analysis was conducted for specific HLA allele and haplotype combinations.

Main Results:

  • All tested broad class I specificities were present, with notable frequencies for certain alleles (e.g., B41 at 14.2%).
  • Lebanese HLA antigen frequencies showed similarities to Negroid and Oriental populations, distinct from Caucasoid profiles.
  • High frequencies were observed for HLA-DR5 (58.9%), predominantly as HLA-DR11 (33.1%), and HLA-DQ3 (76.4%), mainly as HLA-DQ7 (66.4%).
  • A significant linkage disequilibrium was found for the DR11-DQ7 haplotype (29.4%).

Conclusions:

  • The Lebanese population exhibits a distinct HLA class I antigen frequency profile with affinities to Mediterranean, Negroid, and Oriental groups.
  • The high prevalence of HLA-DR11 and HLA-DQ7, along with their significant linkage disequilibrium, is a key characteristic of the Lebanese HLA system.
  • These findings contribute valuable data to the understanding of HLA diversity in the Middle Eastern population.