title: Distribution of HLA antigens in a Mexican--American population and a comparison with two similar populations from different geographical locales.
abstract: The frequencies of 32 HLA antigens of the A and B series were determined in a previously unstudied population of Mexican-Americans in South Texas. The phenotype and gene frequencies for this group are presented and are contrasted with those determined in studies of Mexican/Mexican--American populations from two different locales. The statistically significant differences observed emphasize the need for indigenous controls when evaluating racially heterogeneous populations for disease-associated HLA antigens.
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D000939:Epitopes; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico / Q000208:ethnology; D010641:Phenotype; D013781:Texas
chemical_list: D000939:Epitopes; D006680:HLA Antigens