HLA molecule

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Human Leukocyte Antigen molecules are transplantation molecules on the surface of cells; for a mutation derived peptide to be recognized by the immune system, it must fit onto the patient's specific HLA molecule.

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Peter Attia MD

Human Leukocyte Antigen molecules are transplantation molecules on the surface of cells; for a mutation derived peptide to be recognized by the immune system, it must fit onto the patient's specific HLA molecule.