HLA antigens in malignant melanoma

Prog Clin Biol Res. 1977:16:175-80.

Abstract

HLA-A, -B, -C, and -D typing was performed on 54 Norwegian patients with microscopically verified malignant melanoma. A slight, but nonsignificant, increase in the frequency of HLA-B27 and LD 108 was demonstrated among the patients, compared with healthy Norwegian controls.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Neoplasm / analysis
  • Antigens, Neoplasm / genetics
  • HLA Antigens / analysis*
  • HLA Antigens / genetics
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / genetics
  • Melanoma / immunology*
  • Phenotype

Substances

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • HLA Antigens