title: HLA typing of dried sperm.
abstract: HLA human histocompatibility leukocyte antigens -A and -B antigens are expressed on human spermatozoa. A micro- and a macro-technique are described to HLA-type dried sperm coming from unknown subjects. The high HLA genetic polymorphism allows a high degree of sperm individualization which may be of value to blame or discard suspects in forensic science cases.
mesh_terms: D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens